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MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for LEDMX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 8935003201357
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- MX-135
What to do now
MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
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 (2212-0152). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for LEDMX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a risk of electric shock as it has inadequate protection. The cover on the flasher unit was easily removed without the use of a tool, which gave access to live parts. The plug fitted to this sample was a non-UK type plug. It had not been fitted with a suitable conversion plug, which presents a further risk of electric shock to the user. There product was not supplied with any instructions to ensure the safe and correct assembly, installation, use and maintenance of the equipment.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Advice to consumers
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0152
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
LED star lighting chain packaged in a see through plastic box
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Questions
Why has MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain been reported?
MX-135 LED Star Lighting Chain 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 barcode 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?
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?
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.
