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Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Vanranger LED String Lights presenting a fire risk.
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.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 250103065541344
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- CMC-OPG40A
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0D6754TZI
- FBA-G40-30M-PLEU-UK
- FBA15JYH4B4LU000002
What to do now
The risk with Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon 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 (2505-0076). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Vanranger LED String Lights presenting a fire risk.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of fire as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits of the plug. In the event of a surge in current or electrical fault, the plug could catch fire and explode. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
This listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2505-0076
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A string of LED ‘warm white’ string lights intended for outdoor use.
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Questions
Why has Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon been reported?
The risk with Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon 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 batch code, 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?
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.
Where was Vanranger LED String Lights sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
