2023.08.21 Safety Report: Romke - GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder (sold via Amazon)
21 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Romke GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Ceiling Light Fittings
Brand
Romke
Model
XRCS-006
ASIN
B01LHBHHMO
Barcode
X00110XVC5
Amazon reference
FBA15GRPBHGMU000023
Country of origin
China
Product description
Fitting for ceiling lamp using GU10 bulbs supplied in brown cardboard packaging with an outline of the product image on the face.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangements are insufficient, which can allow accessible metal parts of the product to become live. If the consumer were to touch the light to clean or replace the bulb, they would receive an electric shock. The product also required improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
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
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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