Safety warning Serious risk 7 May 2024

LED 75mm Recessed Downlight

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of LED 75mm Recessed Downlight
Photo: official notice
Affected
75mm recessed LED driver downlight with wiring for installation.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as live parts are protected by only basic insulation, which could cause accessible metal parts to become live under fault conditions.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Ceiling light
Carton numbers HGFur2309006019 (-02X5, -02X10, -03X5, -04X10).
Country of Origin China
Product Description 75mm recessed LED driver downlight with wiring for installation.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as live parts were protected by only basic insulation. Under fault conditions, the insulation can break down and cause accessible metal parts to become live. If the user then touched the product, they would receive an electric shock.

The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2404-0181

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 7 May 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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