Product Safety Report: EƎMKAY Grey Star Lamp (2108-0388)
Product Safety Report for EƎMKAY Grey Star Lamp presenting a high risk of fire
Summary
Product: EƎMKAY Grey Star Lamp (GLP-50).
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of fire as the product possessed insufficient cross-sectional area. When the product is in use, the inadequate cabling may lead to the product overheating and igniting.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Lamp |
|---|---|
| SKU | GLP-50 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Grey lamp shade decorated with white stars and silver base rim, with moulded plug and dual switch. |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of fire as the product possessed insufficient cross-sectional area (0.528mm² as opposed to the minimum permissible cross-sectional area of 1.25mm² for products used with 13-amp fuses). When the product is in use, the inadequate cabling may lead to the product overheating and igniting.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0388
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards