Product Safety Report: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon (2306-0074)
Product Safety Report for ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: ROMKE GU10 Ceiling Lamp Holder sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shocks as it is insufficiently earthed, allowing accessible metal parts to become live.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Ceiling Light Fittings |
|---|---|
| Brand | ROMKE |
| Model | XRCS-006 |
| ASIN | B01LHBHHMO |
| Barcode | X00110XVC5 |
| Amazon Reference | FBA15GRPBHGMU000023 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Fitting for ceiling lamp using GU10 bulbs supplied in brown cardboard packaging with an outline of the product image on the face. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangements are insufficient, which can allow accessible metal parts of the product to become live. If the consumer were to touch the light to clean or replace the bulb, they would receive an electric shock. The product also required improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards