Latest Safety Notice

Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Notices (October 13th)

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Powerplus LED Candle Bulbs - Product Recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Affected model numbers: 3328, 3411, 3412, 3327, 3405, 3408, 3407, 3406, 3012, 3020, 3015, 3013, 3001, 3011, 3010, 3002, 3447, 3449, 3448, 3438, 3440, 3439

Details

Candle LED bulbs.

The product has been recalled as it has been identified that over time, the glue on the bulbs can disintegrate, which could potentially result in an electric shock to the user. The affected models do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

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45W USB-C Type C Laptop Charger Sold Via Etsy - Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model Number: DL45200225
Etsy item number: 1165045676

Details

Black three-pin plug laptop charger supplied with a manual, packaged in brown cardboard packaging.

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as during the drop test, the cases opened giving consumers access to live parts. The product also failed to meet the requirements of the minimum creepage and clearance distance, further presenting a risk of electric shock. The product is missing required safety information and suitable instructions of use.


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

led candle bulb safety notice

EvaStary LED Candle Bulb LZ002 (2309-0154) - Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

LZ002

Details

6-pack of LED candle bulbs in white and blue cardboard packaging.

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there is inadequate protection from access to live parts. During testing, it was identified that the lamps could easily be opened. If the user were to insert the bulb into a light socket, and the cover came away from the base, the consumer could receive an electric shock from live parts when attempting to replace the cover. Some of the required markings were not present.

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

Colimatic Thera 650 Inox Automatic Meat Packaging Machine - Safety Notice

Risk

Injuries

Models affected

Serial number: 3491

Details

An automatic meat packaging machine.

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is possible to reach moving parts of the machine which can cause injury. The Thera 650 Inox automatic meat packaging machine (serial number 3491) has a set of long cutting blades where access is restricted from below by the design of the machine, from above by an interlocked guard and from upstream by an interlocked guard. Access was possible from downstream via the opening in the adjoining fixed guard and interlocked guard above the blades. The opening is intended to
allow egress of the sealed and cut trays.


The product does not meet the Essential Health & Safety Requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

led night light safety notice

Useber NY030-WH LED Night Light Sold Via Amazon (2308-0145) - Safety Notice

Risk

Fire and electric shock

Models affected

Model: NY030-WH

Details

A white LED night light packaged in a brown cardboard box.

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins were found to be too close together, and too close to the periphery of the plug. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the
socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket. Improvements are required to the product’s markings.


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