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Product Safety Report: Dream Cast Light (2210-0080)

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Published3 November 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Dream Cast Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed.

Product description

Summary Product: Dream Cast Light Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed. The earth wire had not been connected inside the floodlight. The resistance between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts exceeded the 0.5 Ω limit, and the cross-sectional area of the earth wire was so small that it melted when the test current was passed through it. Additionally, the supply cord sheaths had split at the point of entry to the floodlight case allowing access to basic insulation on the conductors. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Destruction of the product at the border. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Floodlight Amazon APP Ref 412698 Amazon ASIN B0989Q76RT Other product identifiers X001EB0RYL, HW7103X2-FBA, FBA15FNTNJTKU000012 Country of Origin China Product Description UA rectangular shaped outdoor floodlight with multiple light emitting diodes Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed. The earth wire had not been connected inside the floodlight. The resistance between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts exceeded the 0.5 Ω limit, and the cross-sectional area of the earth wire was so small that it melted when the test current was passed through it. The cross-sectional area of the conductors / supply cords was unacceptable. Additionally, the supply cord sheaths had split at the point of entry to the floodlight case allowing access to basic insulation on the conductors. The product does not comply with the marking requirement of the relevant standard nor the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Destruction of the product at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0080 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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