2023.05.25 Recall: Star shaped LED lighting chain (sold via eBay)
25 May 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Star shaped LED lighting chain sold via eBay
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Hanging Lights
Country of origin
China
Product description
A lighting chain with star shaped LEDs. White controller box at one end and a white plug at the other end.
Model
SL-015
eBay ID
304218755755
Hazard
The product has been recalled as the lack of mechanical strength presents a risk of electric shock. When impact tests were performed, the plastic controller broke open, giving users access to live parts. The creepage and clearance distances between live and neutral on the control PCB tracks were less than 1 mm, below the required 1.5 mm clearance and 2.5 mm creepage. No user instructions were provided and some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. Recall of the product from end users. The eBay seller has contacted end users directly.
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