Product Recall: Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain 27ft sold via Amazon (2207-0238)
Product Recall of Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain (27ft) presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain 27ft
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances which could cause the product to become live.
Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Lighting Chain |
|---|---|
| Make | Globe Festoon |
| Model | LR-GE(25)V(220-240V 7W)AK |
| ASIN | B075N6RDM3 |
| Listing Name | Globe Festoon String Light Bulb 27Ft G40 Indoor Outside Waterproof Lixada, Warm White’ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | 27ft globe light bulb lighting chain supplied in brown cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there are insufficient creepage and clearance distances, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0238
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards