Safety warning High risk 23 May 2025

Vanranger LED String Lights

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Vanranger LED String Lights
Photo: official notice
Affected
A string of LED ‘warm white’ string lights intended for outdoor use.
The problem
The product presents a fire risk as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits.
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 Lighting equipment – String lights
Brand Vanranger
Model CMC-OPG40A
Batch number 250103065541344
ASIN B0D6754TZI
SKUs FBA-G40-30M-PLEU-UK, FBA15JYH4B4LU000002
Country of Origin China
Product Description A string of LED ‘warm white’ string lights intended for outdoor use.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits of the plug. In the event of a surge in current or electrical fault, the plug could catch fire and explode. Improvements are also required 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.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2505-0076

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 23 May 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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