Product Safety Report: MS Connector for LED Rope Lights (2505-0052)
Product Safety Report for MS Connector for LED Rope Lights presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: MS Connector for LED Rope Lights
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the product is supplied with a fuse with insufficient granular filler.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment 鈥� Connector |
|---|---|
| Brand | MS |
| Barcode | 502222514212 |
| Item Numbers on Packaging | XBSLXXXXXX35256, XBSLXXXXXX15256, XXBLSCOB50MCN. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | White connector wall plug intended for use with LED rope lights. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug attached to the connector is supplied with a fuse that does not contain a sufficient granular filler. If a fault were to occur and the fuse did not perform its required safety function, the plug would explode from the wall and potentially cause a fire. If the user is near the power source, they may also receive burns.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0052
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards