Bluetooth Colour-Changing LED Strip Lights sold via Wish
- Affected
- A 20-metre-long LED strip with a power supply plug and remote control.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the use of an unapproved capacitor and a UK plug transformer that fails to comply with minimum creepage distances 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 – LED Lighting strips |
|---|---|
| Wish ID | 61626e8e57b750b70be42f98 |
| Listing Name | 20M/65.6FT Bluetooth LED Strip Lights, Music Sync 5050 LED Light Strip RGB Color Changing LED Lights Strip With Phone Remote, LED Lights For Bedroom Kitchen TV Party TIKTOK DIY(1m-20m)(US/EU/UK/AU Plug) |
| Plug model number | 1230 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | A 20-metre-long LED strip with a power supply plug and remote control. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the use of an unapproved capacitor and a UK plug transformer that fails to comply with minimum creepage distances requirements. Under fault conditions, it is possible for accessible metal parts to become live and, if touched, give the user an electric shock. There was no rating label and 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: 2208-0030
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.