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Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp presenting a risk of fire.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- F1035YXX, F1037YXX, F1038YXX (six-piece package). The Y character indicates the market, the X indicates the colour.
What to do now
Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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
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 (2205-0025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire as, if there is a battery fault, it may overheat leading to the plastic compartment in which it has been placed deforming. Thermal stress can lead in some cases to the emission of smoke and flames.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Flos have voluntarily launched a battery replacement campaign and have warned that the lamp should not be used until the battery is replaced. (See below for more details)
Advice to consumers
Flos have voluntarily launched a battery replacement campaign and have warned that the lamp should not be used until the battery is replaced. Further information can be found at the following link: https://professional.flos.com/en/global/product-downloads/safety-kit-instructions/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0025
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Rechargeable direct-light table lamp, base diameter 81mm, height 270mm, 0.6kg. Lamp can be disconnected from the power supply.
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Questions
Why has Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp been reported?
Flos Bon Jour Unplugged Rechargeable Direct-Light Table Lamp has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. 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?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
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.
