The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LED Flood Light (sold via Amazon)
Type
Lighting equipment - Mounted Lighting
Country of origin
China
Product description
A mounted outdoor LED floodlight with attached wall plug.
Manufacturer
Zhongshan Cheer Lighting Co Ltd
Amazon ASINs
B0CQLN5WZ8, B0CQLPDKJ1
Plug
Ubill, UBL8008
Barcode
X001XDPTW5
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the supplied cord is not suitable for outdoor use and will deteriorate in the sun. Over time, this could cause the product to overheat and catch fire. The supplied plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The product has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.