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Product Safety Report: Mamre Afterglow Mood Light sold via Amazon (2402-0159)

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Published21 February 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Mamre Afterglow Mood Light sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.

Product description

Product: Mamre Afterglow Mood Light sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the power supply unit had been fitted with a resistor between the live input and the live terminal of the rectifiers. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Ambient Lamp Brand Mamre Model CS1920/CS1910 USB Power Adapter JC-0060 Amazon ASIN B0C3913JP2 Amazon product identifiers X001QNJHAD, FBA15HKU7HSQU000025 Country of Origin China Product Description Ambient spherical lamp with power supply cord and plug supplied in white cardboard packaging. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of fire as the power supply unit had been fitted with a resistor between the live input and the live terminal of the rectifiers. Under fault conditions, the resistor may not break the circuit. During testing, the product glowed red hot and emitted smoke. The user could leave the USB adaptor switched on and only remove the USB cable from the device, which under fault conditions could cause the resistor to fail and overheat causing a fire. The product also failed the electrical strength test and the pins on the plug did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, exposing the user to an electric shock hazard. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2402-0159 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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