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AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk

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Product Safety Report for AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.

  • AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 27 Dec 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 27 Dec 2023

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • X000RPL4FV

What to do now

The risk with AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • make sure you have working smoke alarms

Get help urgently

  • if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999

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

Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.

If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2309-0049). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of fire as the mains plug module did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The height of live and neutral pins and the width of the ISOD pin exceeded the maximum permitted tolerance. Over time, the pins can wear down and if the product overheats, the plug can catch fire and burn the user.

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.

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2309-0049

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Product is a set of wall lights with an extension lead to connect all lights through a wall plug.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon been reported?

The risk with AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode 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?

Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.

Where was AIBOO Wall Lights (LED) sold on Amazon sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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