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Product Safety Report: MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain (2212-0152)

Product details

Published6 April 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for LEDMX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has inadequate protection against live parts. The plug fitted to this sample was a non-UK type plug. Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Lighting chain Barcode 8935003201357 Item code MX-135 Country of Origin China Product Description LED star lighting chain packaged in a see through plastic box Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a risk of electric shock as it has inadequate protection. The cover on the flasher unit was easily removed without the use of a tool, which gave access to live parts. The plug fitted to this sample was a non-UK type plug. It had not been fitted with a suitable conversion plug, which presents a further risk of electric shock to the user. There product was not supplied with any instructions to ensure the safe and correct assembly, installation, use and maintenance of the equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action Withdrawal of the product from the market Additional information PSD case number: 2212-0152 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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