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Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- MD1001-30
What to do now
The hazard with Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.
- 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.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Tycolit.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0195). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it was found to be inadequately earthed, meaning that if a fault was to occur, the product could become live and give the user an electric shock. The wire connection between the earthing terminal and earthed metal parts are too small. As a result, when tested, the wire melted, burning the insulation. Furthermore, the instructions supplied with this sample were also inadequate as they did not contain adequate safety information and details to ensure the correct and safe use of the product. The instructions supplied referred to a different type of luminaire, mentioning ‘Fluorescent tubes and their cleaning’ and ‘screwed connections’ however, the terminals on this sample were the screwless type.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Import rejected at the border. Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services.
Advice to consumers
Import rejected at the border.
Update: 02 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users by Super Smart Services.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0195 & 2206-0070
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A white disc-shaped, LED Ceiling mounting lamp.
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Questions
Why has Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light been recalled?
The hazard with Tycolit MD1001-30 LED ceiling light 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?
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 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 retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
