High voltage string lights, HME121 sold via Amazon

Recalls Reference: 2312-0133

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Description

Black cabled string lights with light bulbs.

Brand

Unbranded

Shop

Amazon

Country of Origin

China

Risk Level: High

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse did not meet the requirements of BS1362. The length of the fuse was too small and the diameter of the end caps was too large. The end caps were insecurely fixed and the fuse had not been provided with any granular filler to ensure the safe operation under fault conditions. The lights were marketed as being for outdoor use but had not been marked appropriately, with no protections from the potential ingress of water or moisture. The instructions were deemed inadequate as they did not provide sufficient information to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective Action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product Type

Electrical appliances and equipment – String lights

Document Type

Product Safety Report

Updated

2025-12-16

Summary

Product: High voltage string lights, HM-E12-1(25) sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse did not meet the requirements of BS1362.

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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