Product Safety Report: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon (2408-0003)
Product Safety Report for Svater String Lights presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Product: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is sold for outdoor use, but does not have the required protections to prevent water damage.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - String lights |
|---|---|
| Brand | Svater |
| Model | H05RN-F 3G1MM2 |
| Barcode | X00168CNHB |
| Amazon Identifier | FBA15J3TMC2BU000017 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A set of 128-foot LED string lights with black plastic bases attached to a UK wall plug. The product also includes instructions for use. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the cord insulation is inadequate and not suitable for long-term use outside. The consumer could receive an electric shock if the product becomes water damaged due to the incorrect cabling.
The instructions did not contain some of the specified warnings which may result in the inadvertent misuse of the lighting chain. 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 and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2408-0003
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards