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Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress safety warning over an electric shock risk

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Product Safety Report for bedside lamp with two USB ports presenting a high risk of electric shock.

  • Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 5 Jun 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 5 Jun 2023

What to do now

The hazard with Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.

  1. Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
  2. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
  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. Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.

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

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 (2207-0239). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for bedside lamp with two USB ports presenting a high risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has insufficient external build quality and insulation, which can allow accessible metal parts to become live. If a user were to touch the live part when the product is plugged in, they would receive an electric shock. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation and had insufficient creepage distances and clearances.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Advice to consumers

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0239

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Table lamp with cloth-covered rectangular shade, silver stem and black base including two USB ports, with black power supply cord and integrated switch.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress been reported?

The hazard with Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers. 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?

The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?

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 Bedside Lamp with Two USB Ports sold on AliExpress sold?

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

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