Product Safety Reports: LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116)

Product Safety Reports for LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon

Hazard: The products present a serious risk of electric shock as the plugs do not comply with BS 1363 and are possibly counterfeit.

Corrective action: The imports have been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

PSD Case Number Product Name Product Identifiers Image and Report PDF
2308-0105 Lominie Aquarium Light sold via Amazon Barcode: X001N27T5V, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSY0NYNU000009 Link to product image and PDF
2308-0107 Lominie Pixie 150 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon Barcode: X001M2FYD1, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSYONYNU000010 Link to product image and PDF
2308-0109 Lominie Bar 10 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon Barcode: X001NY3LQS, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSY0NYNU000002 Link to product image and PDF
2308-0116 Lominie Asta 120 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon Barcode: X001Q0XVOD , Other product identifiers: FBA15GSYONYNU000003 Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The products present a serious of electric shock as the plugs do not comply with BS 1363 and are possibly counterfeit. The plug pins are difficult to fit into a socket due to its irregularities. If the products are forced in repeatedly, the socket connectors will wear down, and the sockets will become unsafe to use. If the products are used when the socket is damaged, they may electrocute the consumer.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The imports have been rejected and destroyed at the border.

The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case numbers: 2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 15 December 2023