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Product Safety Report: E27 Extension Socket Adapter with Screw (2104-0040b)

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Published27 March 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Plug in Lamp Holder with Switch and UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and electrocution.

Product description

Summary Product: Plug in Lamp Holder with Switch and UK Plug, 360° Flexible, E27 Extension Socket Adapter with Screw, Plug in Wall Light Hazard: This product poses a serious risk of electric shock due to potential access to live parts. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of listing by online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - socket adapter LPN WE 04870 2996 ASIN B08BXR1RNP Country of Origin China Product description A plug-in lampholder with switch and UK plug. The plug is connected to the lampholder by a flexible neck to allow adjustment of the lighting position. The fitting is E27, for a bulb with a screw thread fitting. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard This product poses a serious risk of electric shock as the screws that make an electrical connection were not locked against loosening, and there was possible access to live parts. There was single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with the accessible unearthed metallic neck of the lampholder. The mains plug portion of this product did not meet the requirements of BS 1363. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirement of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2104-0040b Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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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