Product Safety Report: HOPEXY 600 LED String Lights sold via Amazon (2601-0104)
Product Safety Report for HOPEXY 600 LED String lights presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: HOPEXY 600 LED String Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Lighting Equipment - Rope/String Lights |
|---|---|
| Brand | HOPEXY |
| Model | NYA0600M |
| Power Supply Model | XNE-UK310060T01 |
| Amazon ASINs | B0F5B9RC5L |
| Barcode | X002A9PFBB |
| Other Identifiers | FBA15KRSJB79U000006, HK-B002 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Set of LED string lights with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This could cause the plug to arc or spark while in use, leading to a fire. The product is also advertised as suitable for outdoor use, with insufficient instructions to indicate that the adaptor must not be exposed to moisture or rainwater.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0104
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards