2023.06.06 Safety Report: Acrylic Spiral LED Light (sold via AliExpress)
06 June 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Acrylic Spiral LED Light sold via AliExpress
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Small mains powered electricals
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
A silver spiral shaped led light with a white plug.
AliExpress ID
1005004281131200
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the basic insulation is touching the metal enclosure and the base cover material is removable by hand, giving users easy access to the basic insulation. The creepage distance between live and neutral on the control PCB tracks were found to be 1.9 mm, below the minimum of 2.5 mm. Also, the supply cord is tied in a knot internally for cord anchorage, which is not deemed a suitable method. The product did not contain a marking label and no user instructions were provided.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
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