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Product Safety Report: Svater 50FT Outdoor String Lights LED Mains Powered sold via Amazon (2301-0069)

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Published16 February 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Svater 50FT Outdoor String Lights LED Mains Powered sold via Amazon presenting a risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Svater 50FT Outdoor String Lights LED Mains Powered sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as when tested there is inadequate protection against electric shock and creepage and clearance distances are insufficient. Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Lighting Chain ASIN B08JG63G7S Country of Origin China Product Description A lighting chain consisting of 25 plastic mains powered LED globe lights, 50 feet in length Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a medium risk of electric shock as when tested there is inadequate protection against electric shock and creepage and clearance distances are insufficient. The outlet connector fails to comply with contact depth minimum requirement of 3.0 mm, having a depth of only 2.2 mm. The minimum creepage and clearance distances for reinforced insulation between the lamp cap live contact terminal and accessible surface was 2.2 mm, the minimum requirements are 3.0 mm clearance and 5.0 mm creepage based on material PTI (proof tracking index) <600. Furthermore, the product did not contain an IP44 rating for outdoor use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The product has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2301-0069 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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