2023.10.27 Safety Report: Achin - Outdoor String Lights (sold via Amazon) (product 2)
27 October 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Outdoor String Lights
Brand
Achin
Amazon ASIN
B09PG3Y1DL
Model number
ILE12-20-10050
Other product identifiers
X001HUB65X
SKU: OTS-G4010050-27K-UK
FBA: FBA15GV1WHGMU000007
Country of origin
China
Product description
Round, 'bulb'-like string light set with wall plug
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug and fuse supplied with the product does not comply with the British Standards 1363 and 1362. The lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP44, e.g. protected from water splashed from all directions. The rating could not be tested as part of this assessment, but due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met. Overtime the cables can degrade exposing the live wires. A consumer may not notice the exposed wires and may touch the cables to move them and receive an electric shock. The instructions provided were also considered inadequate. They did not provide sufficient information to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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