Dangerous LED ceiling lights sold via Amazon were rejected at the UK border after failing crucial safety tests.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued a warning about the product, which presents a "serious risk of electric shock" to consumers.
LED Ceiling Light sold via Amazon (2502-0044)
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - LED ceiling light
ASIN: B08YDN4Y3Y
Other Product Identifiers: 2645442, FBA15JT7DNZVU000008
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An LED ceiling-mounted light
The LED ceiling light could become 'live', causing an electric shock
OPSS
A safety inspection found that the light fails to meet safety requirements and has been prevented from entering the UK market.
Therefore, anyone who has ordered the product from Amazon will not receive it.
The intervention has prevented potentially dangerous products from reaching UK households.
The OPSS' safety report revealed that the LED ceiling light, which should have withstood 1250 volts to pass safety requirements, failed the electric strength test at just 700 volts.
The OPSS warned the substandard insulation could deteriorate, resulting in a serious safety concern.
It stated: "The product's insulation may therefore break down over time due to the low strength of the product, and a surge in current could cause it to become live, causing the consumer to receive an electric shock."
The OPSS confirmed the product did not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Officials took immediate action to protect consumers, stating: "The import has been rejected at the border."
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The Amazon product has been prevented from entering the UK market
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The OPSS continues to monitor imported electrical items to ensure they meet British safety standards.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
