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Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon safety warning over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

  • Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 28 Feb 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 28 Feb 2023

Check your product

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

5 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • JP-7408
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • X00110GJA1
    • FBA15GJBVFCVU000034
    • 424765
    • HB19026UK

What to do now

Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.

  1. Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
  2. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. 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

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.

If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2302-0121). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of electric shocks as the luminaire was inadequately earthed and the clamping was not adequately secured against loosening. Over time, the clamping could become loose, meaning that because of the lack of earthing, the user would receive a mains voltage electric shock if they were to touch the metal part of the lamp. Additionally, the supply cords had not been fully entered into the luminaire, giving the consumer access to the basic insulation. The insulation was basic and could easily expose the wiring, which could also give the consumer an electric shock.

The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The product was also missing some required documentation and markings.

The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

Import rejected at the border. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Advice to consumers

Import rejected at the border. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2302-0121

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A black outdoor use garden light with a spike for securing it into the ground.

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Questions

Why has Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon been reported?

Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. 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?

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

Where was Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 sold on Amazon sold?

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

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