Product Safety Report: Ceiling Light GL91-120W (2303-0071)

Product Safety Report for a Ceiling Light (model: GL91-120W) presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Ceiling Light GL91-120W

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed due to the clamping means not being adequately secured against loosening, which could lead to the metal casing of the product becoming live.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Ceiling Light
Model GL91-120W
Country of Origin China
Product Description Large, segmented ceiling light supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed due to the clamping means not being adequately secured against loosening. This coupled with contact surfaces being made of conductive metal, and the instructions being inadequate for correct installation, could lead to the user installing the light incorrectly with it becoming live with mains voltage and causing an electric shock. The product was also missing required labelling, markings 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.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2303-0071

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 March 2023