The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
RED5 Remote Control Light Bulb
Alert number
2111-0198
Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Remote control light bulb
Product identifiers
Barcode: 5055371515252
Batch number: 53551
Product description
A remote control light bulb with Edison screw (ES E27 type, thread / screw fitting) and converter for bayonet fitting (BC B22 type) along with a remote control with colourful function buttons.
Country of origin
China
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
Serious
Risk type
Electrocution, chemical and choking
Risk description
The cover of the bulb and bayonet adaptor can be removed by hand, exposing live parts and exposing the user to the risk of electric shock. The product also presents a chemical risk and a risk of choking as the button battery in the remote control is accessible to young children. The button batteries may be placed and the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective measures
Menkind have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Menkind website: https://www.menkind.co.uk/remote-control-light-bulb-product-recall
Online marketplace
N/A
Notifier
Local authority trading standards
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