Product Recall: Tycolit LED Panel Light (2212-0213 & 2206-0077)
Product Recall for Tycolit LED Panel Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Tycolit White LED Panel Light MA0108504
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not adequately earthed and can become live under fault conditions.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – LED Panel Light |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tycolit |
| Model | MA0108504 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | LED square panel light |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed and does not make the consumer aware in the instructions. If the product was to have a fault, there would be no earthing to stop it from becoming live, and without the consumer knowing, could give them an electric shock. The LED driver did not include an adequate means for anchoring the supply cord. The LED driver failed the electric strength test. It allowed a flashover when the 1250 V test voltage was applied between the input and earthed metal parts. Also, the appliance was inadequately earthed because the earth terminal had not been marked with the correct symbol, The clamping means was not adequately secured against accidental loosening, The contact surfaces were not of bare metal and the earth wire had an inadequate cross sectional area. The product is not accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border. Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0213 & 2206-0077
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards