United KingdomHOPEXY LED String Lights (brand HOPEXY), model NYB0200B with power supply XNE-UK310060T01 and Amazon identifiers B0F5BBT157 / B0F8HT22CY, are a battery‑operated set of rope/string lights with remote control. They were rejected because the plug fails BS 1363 dimensional requirements and may arc or spark, creating a high fire risk, and the adaptor is advertised for outdoor use without adequate moisture warnings. The import was rejected at the border and the Amazon listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for HOPEXY LED String Lights presenting a risk of fire.
Type: Lighting Equipment – Rope/String Lights
Brand: HOPEXY
Model: NYB0200B
Power supply model: XNE-UK310060T01
Amazon product identifiers: B0F5BBT157 (X002A9EF5X) B0F8HT22CY (X002AYN71L)
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Set of LED string lights with a battery-operated remote control and wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0215
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high 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 fires. 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.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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