FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2311-0156 LED String Lights sold via Amazon
Wall plug operated LED string lights
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the conductors are too thin and offer little to no protection from overheating. The poor conductors may overheat, and the cables could catch fire. The fuse had not been supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. In addition, the chain was fitted with a non-UK plug that had been fitted with a conversion plug which did not comply with BS1363-5.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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Product details
- Product
- LED String Lights sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Electrical appliances and equipment – LED string lights
- Seller or shop
- Amazon
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Import rejected at border
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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