Safety warning Serious risk 14 August 2023

Fecida LED Plant Grow Light Cruiser Series sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Fecida LED Plant Grow Light Cruiser Series sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
Rectangular LED plant grow light supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is insufficiently earthed, allowing accessible metal parts to become live.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Lighting Equipment – Plant Grow Light
Brand Fecida
Model Number GL-CR600
Batch Number 2023-3-28
Amazon Barcode X001R2DE97
ASIN B08G7Y1STZ
Country of Origin China
Product Description Rectangular LED plant grow light supplied in brown cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product was fitted with a plug socket which was unshuttered, presenting a hazard of electric shock under fault conditions. The product was also insufficiently earthed, the product failed the electrical strength test, and the transformer did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance, which could present a hazard of electric shock, fire and explosion. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0131 / 2307-0157

Notified by: 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 14 August 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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