Product recallOPSS
200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension recalled over an electric shock risk
Product recall for bayonet lamp holder adapter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension Adapter
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 333009206732
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of 200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension means it could shock the person using it.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2106-0093). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for bayonet lamp holder adapter presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The risk
This product presents a risk of electric shock as there was single insulation mains potential wiring in contact with the accessible unearthed metallic neck of the lamp holder. In addition, the screws that make an electrical connection were not locked against loosening, and there was possible access to live parts which presents a electric shock hazard to the user.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the product listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2106-0093
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
200mm flexible light bulb extension adapter in white & silver
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Questions
Why has 200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of 200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was 200mm B22 To E27 Flexible Lamp Holder Directional Light Bulb Extension sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
