10M-50M 100-500 LED String Lights for Outdoor Use sold via Wish
- Affected
- A set of clear string lights with a white plastic control enclosure.
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of electric shock due to it’s poor mechanical strength and inadequate creepage and clearance distances.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – String chain |
|---|---|
| Wish ID | 3a377b88611b4766a682e9191516c013 |
| Listing Name | 10M-50M 100-500LEDS Fairy LED String Light Outdoor Waterproof AC220V String Garland for Xmas Wedding Christmas Party Holiday New Years |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A set of clear string lights with a white plastic control enclosure. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been recalled as it presents a risk of electric shock due to it’s poor mechanical strength and inadequate creepage and clearance distances. When impact tests were performed, the plastic enclosure broke open, giving users access to live parts. Additionally, the minimum creepage and clearance distances between live and neutral on the control printed circuit board (PCB) tracks were 1.1mm. The minimum requirements are 1.5mm clearance and 2.5mm creepage. The interconnection plug does not meet dimensional requirements and the UK mains plug adaptor does not meet BS EN 1363 polarity requirements. The product did not contain a marking label and no user instructions were provided. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0100
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 25 July 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.