The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
HOPEXY LED String Lights (sold via Amazon)
Type
Lighting equipment - Rope / String Lights
Brand
HOPEXY
Country of origin
China
Product description
A set of LED string lights for a Christmas tree, with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug.
Model
NYB0400A
Amazon ASIN
B0F8HT22CY
Amazon identifiers
X002A9EF5X, X002AYN71L, FBA15KM5KN5GU000045, FBA15KM5KN5GU000053
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This could cause the product to arc or spark during use, leading to a fire. The product is also advertised as suitable for outdoor use, with insufficient instructions to indicate that the adaptor should not be exposed to moisture or rainwater.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).