Product Safety Report: HOPEXY LED String Lights sold via Amazon (2510-0215)
Product Safety Report for HOPEXY LED String Lights presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: HOPEXY LED String Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the plug does not meet dimensional requirements and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Lighting Equipment – Rope/String Lights |
|---|---|
| Brand | HOPEXY |
| Model | NYB0200B |
| Power supply model | XNE-UK310060T01 |
| Amazon product identifiers | B0F5BBT157 (X002A9EF5X) B0F8HT22CY (X002AYN71L) |
| 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 high 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 product to arc or spark during use, leading to fires. The product is also advertised as suitable for outdoor use, with insufficient instructions to indicate that the adaptor should not be exposed to moisture or rainwater.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0215
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards