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LED String Lights — recall
Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-09-11
Hazard: Fire
LED String Lights pose a fire hazard
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-09-11 |
| Retailer | Amazon |
| Model identifiers | AC adapter model: QWY-1202 |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Hazard | Fire |
| Hazard description | The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The supply cord is also insufficient and failed the electrical strength test. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. |
| Non-compliance | Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 |
| Remedy | The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). |
| Recall number | 2508-0120 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide → |
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