Shopper warning as electrical appliance intercepted at the border over 'high fire risk' to British homes
Those who have ordered the product will not receive it
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Britons have been warned that a smart moon light poses a serious fire risk.
Consequently, the import has been rejected at the border and anyone who has ordered the product will not receive it.
Smart Moon Light HD-2MX
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Lamp
Model: HD-2MX
Additional Identifiers: 3416243, E6020098, ZF0000090019-12/32, 3575
Country of Origin: China
Product description: A smart light in the shape of a moon
'The product presents a high risk of fire'
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) stated: "The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are too wide and do not properly fit into the socket, which could lead to damage of the socket.
"Over time the pins may become worn down and/or there may be damage to the connectors on the socket, causing it to overheat and the plug catching fire.
"Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994."
Additional information
PSD number: 2501-0008
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
This comes as Britons were notified that six baby strollers have been found to pose a "serious" risk of "choking and injuries".
These items were rejected at the border and destroyed, meaning those who ordered the products will not receive them.
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