Product Safety Report: Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) (2306-0081)

Product Safety Report for Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small) presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Tycolit LED Floodlight (Small)

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangements are insufficient.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Lighting Equipment - LED Floodlight
Model Number C10F6
Carton Numbers TD 56 UK RVG759-220414-0001-766
Barcode G759-ZT0000909
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black rectangular light with bare wires on the rear.
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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as its earthing arrangements are insufficient, which is not indicated in the product’s instructions or safety information. If a fault were to occur after assembly, during use, the metal parts accessible to the consumer would become live and could cause an electric shock upon contact.

The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation, and was marketed for use outdoors despite having physical characteristics preventing outdoor use.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2306-0081

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 26 June 2023