United KingdomA floor light from China, model identifiers RVG1033-250804-0002-42 / PL048309-042, described as a freestanding floor lamp with a wall plug and a remote, is affected. It was recalled because the supplied plug is not adequately earthed, so if insulation fails metal parts could become live and give an electric shock, and marking and labelling also need improvement. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Floor Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Lighting Equipment – Freestanding Lighting
Product Identifiers: RVG1033-250804-0002-42, PL048309-042.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A floor light with a wall plug and a remote.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0050
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug supplied is not adequately earthed. If the product insulation breaks down during normal use, the metal parts accessible to the user could become live, causing the user to receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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