200 LED Net Lights for Outdoor Use sold via Wish
- Affected
- A clear coloured lighting chain with a white plug on one end and white control box at the other end.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to its poor mechanical strength and lack of adequate creepage and clearance distances. The product also features an interconnection that plug does not meet dimensional requirements.
- 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 – Lighting chain |
|---|---|
| Wish ID | af34cede97b74088b600ee3a7b4e3b0c |
| Listing Name | 200 LEDs Net Lights Waterproof Net Light Fairy String Lights Christmas Outdoor Holiday Festival Garden Lamp Outdoor Wedding Decoration US/EU/UK plug |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A clear coloured lighting chain with a white plug on one end and white control box at the other end. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to its poor mechanical strength and lack of adequate creepage and clearance distances. The product also features an interconnection that plug does not meet dimensional requirements. When tested, the plastic control 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 measured as less than 1mm. The minimum required is 1.5 mm clearance and 2.5 mm creepage. 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: 2207-0216
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.