Product Safety Report: HOPEXY LED String Lights sold via Amazon (2511-0123)
Product Safety Report for HOPEXY LED String Lights presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: HOPEXY LED String Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard.
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 | NYB0400A |
| Amazon ASIN | B0F8HT22CY |
| Amazon Identifiers | X002A9EF5X, X002AYN71L, FBA15KM5KN5GU000045, FBA15KM5KN5GU000053 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A set of LED string lights for a Christmas tree, with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious 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 a fire. 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: 2511-0123
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards