2023.12.18 Safety Report: LED Aquarium Lights (sold via Amazon)
18 December 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116)
Product information
Product name: Lominie Aquarium Light sold via Amazon
Barcode: X001N27T5V
Other product identifier: FBA15GSY0NYNU000009
PSD Case number: 2308-0105
Product name: Lominie Pixie 150 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon
Barcode: X001M2FYD1
Other product identifier: FBA15GSYONYNU000010
PSD case number: 2308-0107
Product name: Lominie Bar 10 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon
Barcode: X001NY3LQS
Other product identifier: FBA15GSY0NYNU000002
PSD case number: 2308-0109
Product name: Lominie Asta 120 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon
Barcode: X001Q0XVOD
Other product identifiers: FBA15GSYONYNU000003
PSD case number: 2308-0116
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).
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