Product Safety Report: Dream Cast Light (2210-0080)

Product Safety Report for Dream Cast Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed.

Summary

Product: Dream Cast Light

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed. The earth wire had not been connected inside the floodlight. The resistance between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts exceeded the 0.5 Ω limit, and the cross-sectional area of the earth wire was so small that it melted when the test current was passed through it. Additionally, the supply cord sheaths had split at the point of entry to the floodlight case allowing access to basic insulation on the conductors.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Destruction of the product at the border.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Floodlight
Amazon APP Ref 412698
Amazon ASIN B0989Q76RT
Other product identifiers X001EB0RYL, HW7103X2-FBA, FBA15FNTNJTKU000012
Country of Origin China
Product Description UA rectangular shaped outdoor floodlight with multiple light emitting diodes
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is inadequately earthed. The earth wire had not been connected inside the floodlight. The resistance between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts exceeded the 0.5 Ω limit, and the cross-sectional area of the earth wire was so small that it melted when the test current was passed through it. The cross-sectional area of the conductors / supply cords was unacceptable. Additionally, the supply cord sheaths had split at the point of entry to the floodlight case allowing access to basic insulation on the conductors.

The product does not comply with the marking requirement of the relevant standard nor the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

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

Destruction of the product at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2210-0080

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 3 November 2022