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Product Safety Report: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon (2306-0074)

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Published14 August 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shocks as it is insufficiently earthed, allowing accessible metal parts to become live. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Ceiling Light Fittings Brand ROMKE Model XRCS-006 ASIN B01LHBHHMO Barcode X00110XVC5 Amazon Reference FBA15GRPBHGMU000023 Country of Origin China Product Description Fitting for ceiling lamp using GU10 bulbs supplied in brown cardboard packaging with an outline of the product image on the face. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangements are insufficient, which can allow accessible metal parts of the product to become live. If the consumer were to touch the light to clean or replace the bulb, they would receive an electric shock. The product also required improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. 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 case number: 2306-0074 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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