Product Safety Reports: LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon (2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116)
Product Safety Reports for LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: LED Aquarium Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The products present a serious risk of electric shock as the plugs do not comply with BS 1363 and are possibly counterfeit.
Corrective action: The imports have been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| PSD Case Number | Product Name | Product Identifiers | Image and Report PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2308-0105 | Lominie Aquarium Light sold via Amazon | Barcode: X001N27T5V, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSY0NYNU000009 | |
| 2308-0107 | Lominie Pixie 150 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon | Barcode: X001M2FYD1, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSYONYNU000010 | |
| 2308-0109 | Lominie Bar 10 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon | Barcode: X001NY3LQS, Other product identifiers: FBA15GSY0NYNU000002 | |
| 2308-0116 | Lominie Asta 120 LED Aquarium Light sold via Amazon | Barcode: X001Q0XVOD , Other product identifiers: FBA15GSYONYNU000003 |
Hazard
The products present a serious of electric shock as the plugs do not comply with BS 1363 and are possibly counterfeit. The plug pins are difficult to fit into a socket due to its irregularities. If the products are forced in repeatedly, the socket connectors will wear down, and the sockets will become unsafe to use. If the products are used when the socket is damaged, they may electrocute the consumer.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The imports have been rejected and destroyed at the border.
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2308-0105, 2308-0107, 2308-0109, 2308-0116
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards