Product Safety Report: Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon (2308-0095)

Product Safety Report for Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP 67, e.g., protected from low pressure jets of water. Due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Outdoor String Lights
Brand Achin
Amazon ASIN B09PFRFSV1
Model number ILE27-2010030
Other Product Identifiers X001HU6Y5Z, SKU: OTS-S1410030-27K-UK, FBA: FBA15GV1S1ZBU000010.
Country of Origin China
Product Description String light set with power plug and bulbs
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP 67, e.g., protected from low pressure jets of water. The rating could not be tested as part of this assessment, but due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met. Overtime the cables can degrade exposing the live wires. A consumer may not notice the exposed wires and may touch the cables to move them and receive an electric shock. The model on the label affixed to the lighting chain differed to the one printed on the packaging. These need to be consistent to avoid confusion. The instructions provided were also considered inadequate. They did not provide sufficient information to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0095

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.

Updates to this page

Published 26 October 2023