Product Safety Report: LED Strip Light sold via Amazon (2307-0214)

Product Safety Report for LED Strip Light presenting a high risk of fire.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 14 August 2023

• Alert type: Product safety report
• Risk level: High
• Product category: Electrical appliances and equipment
• Measure type: Import rejected at border
• Recall/alert date: 14 August 2023

Summary

Product: LED Strip Light sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the earthing arrangements are insufficient.

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

Product information

Type	Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Strip Light
ASIN	B0B8BTF175
Barcode	X001M055AP
Ratings	20-240V, 50/60Hz, 9-12W / Metre
Country of Origin	China
Product Description	LED Strip Lights with wall plug and instructions supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as it was fitted with an incorrect fuse for the supply cord’s cross-sectional area, which can cause the wiring to overheat and ignite.

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: 2307-0214

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 August 2023