Safety warning Serious risk 18 February 2022

Disco Party Light ZQ00325001-UK

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Disco Party Light ZQ00325001-UK
Photo: official notice
Affected
A pentagon shaped disco party light.
The problem
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested there was no provision for earthing and accessible metal parts were separated from live parts only by basic insulation.
What to do
Destruction of the product at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Lighting equipment – Disco party light
Other product identifiers RVG256-211203-0004-46 G256-ZQ00325001-UK
Country of Origin China
Counterfeit Unknown
Product description A pentagon shaped disco party light.
Product Report and Image Link to Image and PDF

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested there was no provision for earthing and accessible metal parts were separated from live parts only by basic insulation. The separate cord set (flexible lead) had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. The plug that was fitted did not comply with BS1363 and the fuse did not comply with BS 1362. The fuse was shorter than the minimum length stated in the standard and contained insufficient granular filler, which is required to ensure safe operation in fault conditions. The product was not accompanied by adequate instructions and does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard.

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

Corrective action

Destruction of the product at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2202-0071

Notifier Local Authority Trading 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 18 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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