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Product Safety Report: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon (2408-0003)

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Published5 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Svater String Lights presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Product: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is sold for outdoor use, but does not have the required protections to prevent water damage. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - String lights Brand Svater Model H05RN-F 3G1MM2 Barcode X00168CNHB Amazon Identifier FBA15J3TMC2BU000017 Country of Origin China Product Description A set of 128-foot LED string lights with black plastic bases attached to a UK wall plug. The product also includes instructions for use. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the cord insulation is inadequate and not suitable for long-term use outside. The consumer could receive an electric shock if the product becomes water damaged due to the incorrect cabling. The instructions did not contain some of the specified warnings which may result in the inadvertent misuse of the lighting chain. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. 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. Additional information PSD case number: 2408-0003 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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