Product Safety Report: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon (2408-0003)

Product Safety Report for Svater String Lights presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon

Hazard: 皇冠体育app product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is sold for outdoor use, but does not have the required protections to prevent water damage.

Corrective action: 皇冠体育app import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - String lights
Brand Svater
Model H05RN-F 3G1MM2
Barcode X00168CNHB
Amazon Identifier FBA15J3TMC2BU000017
Country of Origin China
Product Description A set of 128-foot LED string lights with black plastic bases attached to a UK wall plug. 皇冠体育app product also includes instructions for use.
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Hazard

皇冠体育app product presents a high risk of electric shock as the cord insulation is inadequate and not suitable for long-term use outside. 皇冠体育app consumer could receive an electric shock if the product becomes water damaged due to the incorrect cabling.

皇冠体育app instructions did not contain some of the specified warnings which may result in the inadvertent misuse of the lighting chain. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

皇冠体育app product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

皇冠体育app import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2408-0003

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 5 August 2024