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LED Vape Shop Sign safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for LED Vape Shop Sign presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
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Check your product
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
LED Vape Shop Sign
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- CFQX-1250
What to do now
The risk with LED Vape Shop Sign is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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 (2312-0076). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for LED Vape Shop Sign presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is fitted with a cloverleaf plug and did not have the facility for a fuse link. The plug does not meet the minimum measurement requirements and does not comply with BS1363. These types of plugs can also cause damage to electrical sockets which may also lead to internal sparking. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
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.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0076
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Neon LED sign of a hand holding a vape. The product has an AC/DC plug with wall socket.
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Questions
Why has LED Vape Shop Sign been reported?
The risk with LED Vape Shop Sign 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 model 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?
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.
