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Product Safety Report: GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light, HCX-081 sold via Amazon (2408-0070)

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Published13 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light, HCX-081 sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are shorter and wider than required, and could cause damage to the socket over time, leading to overheating. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Aquarium Light Model HCX-081 Barcode X001E9BQWF Amazon identifier FBA15J04V57LU000001 SKU D079-APP18-UKFBA-ZZB Country of Origin China Product Description An aquarium light for illumination with wall plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are shorter and wider than required, and therefore do not make proper contact with the connections, damaging the socket over time. This could cause the plug pins and the plug to overheat and ignite. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD number: 2408-0070 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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