Product Safety Report: Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit sold via Wish (2208-0099)
Product Safety Report for Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Colour changing LED strip light kit sold via Wish
Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances within the transformer are insufficient.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - LED Strip Lights |
|---|---|
| Wish ID | 8b88aeaa22b0409f844604e375f6ec2d |
| Product Description | Multicoloured LED strip lights packaged in a black cardboard box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock as the transformer failed to comply with the minimum creepage distance requirements of 2.5mm for basic insulation. The distance measurement was found to be 2.3mm between the earth pin terminal pad and the mains line track on the PCB. Also, the product features a noncompliant UK plug and cord set not meeting dimensional requirements of the standard and has an insulated earth plug pin, which is prohibited. The CE marking, as well as other documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994..
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0099
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards