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Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light recalled over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Recall for Tycolit white disc LED ceiling light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

  • Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 27 Jan 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 27 Jan 2023

Check your product

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

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • MA0105108

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light means it could shock the person using it.

  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. Contact Tycolit or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

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

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0178). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Tycolit white disc LED ceiling light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product is inadequately earthed and does not make the consumer aware in the instructions. If the product was to have a fault, there would be no earthing to stop it from becoming live, and without the consumer knowing, they could receive an electric shock when touching metal parts. The instructions supplied with this product were inadequate. They did not contain adequate safety information and details to ensure the correct and safe installation use of the product.

The product had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug, as defined by the Plugs and Socket Regulations 1994. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

Import rejected at the border. The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border.

Update 18 May 2023: The product has been recalled from end users.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0178

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Disc shaped LED light that is meant for fixing to ceilings.

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Questions

Why has Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light been recalled?

An electrical fault in the design or build of Tycolit White Disc LED Ceiling Light means it could shock the person using it. 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?

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?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

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