Product Safety Report: GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light, HCX-081 sold via Amazon (2408-0070)
Product Safety Report for GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: GreenSun LED Lighting Aquarium Light, HCX-081 sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are shorter and wider than required, and could cause damage to the socket over time, leading to overheating.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Aquarium Light |
|---|---|
| Model | HCX-081 |
| Barcode | X001E9BQWF |
| Amazon identifier | FBA15J04V57LU000001 |
| SKU | D079-APP18-UKFBA-ZZB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An aquarium light for illumination with wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are shorter and wider than required, and therefore do not make proper contact with the connections, damaging the socket over time. This could cause the plug pins and the plug to overheat and ignite. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD number: 2408-0070
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards