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Youngine Door Alarm Light sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Youngine Door Alarm Light sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with Youngine Door Alarm Light sold on Amazon is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2502-0107). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Youngine Door Alarm Light sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
The risk
The product presents a chemical risk and a risk of choking and injuries as the button battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. The button batteries may be easily accessed and placed in the mouth. If swallowed, the batteries may cause injuries to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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.
Additional information
PSD number: 2502-0107
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A pack of four alarm lights designed for use on car doors.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Youngine Door Alarm Light sold on Amazon been reported?
The risk with Youngine Door Alarm Light sold on Amazon is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 Youngine Door Alarm Light sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
