Safety warning High risk 16 February 2023

Retro Floor Lamp sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Retro Floor Lamp sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
Retro-styled floor lamp suspended on tripod.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of fire as the accompanying instructions were not adequate to ensure that the equipment could be safely installed and maintained.
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 Electrical appliances and equipment – Retro Floor Lamp
Amazon product identifiers X0018OOA6F, FBA15GHX4HVGU000020, SKU: YTLDD, X0014MWHON, FBA15GHX4HVGU000009, SKU: XJLDD, X001HLLE6D, FBA15GHWTS4KU000001, SKU: LS-XJLDD
Country of Origin China
Product Description Retro-styled floor lamp suspended on tripod.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product is deemed to present a high risk of fire as the accompanying instructions were not adequate to ensure that the equipment could be safely installed and maintained. It is therefore deemed to be a risk of overheating from the inadvertent misuse of the luminaire. Also, the maximum wattage noted on the instructions (150w) differed from the wattage marked on the rating label (40w). The product was also missing some required documentation and markings.

The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2302-0006

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 16 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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