Product Safety Report: LED Ceiling Light sold via Amazon (2312-0004)
Product Safety Report for LED Ceiling Light sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: LED Ceiling Light sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – LED ceiling light |
|---|---|
| Model | BK5015 |
| Packaging barcode | X0013WONFZ |
| Other product identifiers | FBA15HBBCL2BU000012 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | LED ceiling mounting luminaire |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. The earth connection has not been made between bare metal and not locked against accidental loosening. Therefore, if a surge in current or a fault with the product were to occur, the earthing would fail, and the product would become live. The instructions were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards