Svater String Lights sold via Amazon
- Affected
- A set of 128-foot LED string lights with black plastic bases attached to a UK wall plug. The product also includes instructions for use.
- The problem
- The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is sold for outdoor use, but does not have the required protections to prevent water damage.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product: Svater String Lights sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is sold for outdoor use, but does not have the required protections to prevent water damage.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – String lights |
|---|---|
| Brand | Svater |
| Model | H05RN-F 3G1MM2 |
| Barcode | X00168CNHB |
| Amazon Identifier | FBA15J3TMC2BU000017 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A set of 128-foot LED string lights with black plastic bases attached to a UK wall plug. The product also includes instructions for use. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the cord insulation is inadequate and not suitable for long-term use outside. The consumer could receive an electric shock if the product becomes water damaged due to the incorrect cabling.
The instructions did not contain some of the specified warnings which may result in the inadvertent misuse of the lighting chain. 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 import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2408-0003
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 5 August 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.