Tomshine indoor/outdoor string lighting chain recalled due to electric shock risk
Tomshine Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain sold on Amazon is recalled due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions.
- Brand
- Tomshine
- Product
- Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain
- Sold on
- Amazon
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
A safety issue has been identified with the Tomshine Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain, which was sold on Amazon. The product has been found to present a risk of electric shock due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances. This defect can lead to accessible metal parts becoming live over time or under certain fault conditions, which could result in electric shock if touched by a consumer.
Approximately 665 units of this product are affected in the Republic of Ireland. The model number for the recalled string lights is LRO-C-25-7-S1, and it can be identified by its Amazon ASIN number B07NW4YH8Y. The product was sold exclusively online through Amazon.
Consumers who have purchased this string lighting chain are advised to stop using it immediately and ensure it is kept out of reach of children. It is recommended to contact Amazon through your user account to inquire about any available remedies regarding this recall.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 25 July 2023 A safety issue has been identified with a Tomshine Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain sold on Amazon. The product presents a risk of electric shock. There are insufficient creepage and clearance distances, which can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions. If a consumer were to touch a metal part, they could r…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Tomshine Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain sold on Amazon is recalled due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions.
Why is Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain being recalled?
The recall relates to a electric shock hazard. Tomshine Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain sold on Amazon is recalled due to a risk of electric shock. Insufficient creepage and clearance distances can cause accessible metal parts to become live over time and under fault conditions.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
Where was Indoor/Outdoor String Lighting Chain sold?
It was sold via Amazon.
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