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Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- ILE27-2010030
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B09PFRFSV1
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon means it could shock the person using it.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2308-0095). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Achin Outdoor String Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the lighting chain was marked as having a protection rating of IP 67, e.g., protected from low pressure jets of water. The rating could not be tested as part of this assessment, but due to the lack of suitable gaskets it was considered that this level had not been met. Overtime the cables can degrade exposing the live wires. A consumer may not notice the exposed wires and may touch the cables to move them and receive an electric shock. The model on the label affixed to the lighting chain differed to the one printed on the packaging. These need to be consistent to avoid confusion. The instructions provided were also considered inadequate. They did not provide sufficient information to ensure proper installation, use and maintenance.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0095
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
String light set with power plug and bulbs
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Questions
Why has Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon been reported?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon 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 model and 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?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Achin Outdoor String Lights via Amazon sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
