2021.11.05 Recall: Plug in Lamp Holder with Switch, E27 Extension Socket Adapter - A

05 November 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Plug in Lamp Holder with Switch and UK Plug, 360° Flexible, E27 Extension Socket Adapter with Screw, Plug in Wall Light

2104-0040a

Alert number
2104-0040a

Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Flexible E27 Extension Socket
Adapter

Product identifiers
Model no: ZPP-E27 (ADZPP27)
Bar code X00175QSO7

Product description
A plug-in lampholder with switch and UK plug. The plug is connected to the lampholder by a flexible neck to allow adjustment of the lighting position. The fitting is E27, for a bulb with a screw thread fitting.

Country of origin
China

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Electric shock and electrocution

Risk description
This product poses a serious risk of electric shock as the screws that make an electrical connection were not locked against loosening, and there was possible access to live parts. There was single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with the accessible unearthed metallic neck of the lampholder. The mains plug portion of this product did not meet the requirements of BS 1363. Additionally, the product was not compliant with the marking requirement of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective measures
The product has been recalled from end users.

Online marketplace
Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace

Notifier
Office for Product Safety and Standards