Outdoor Festoon Bistro Lights

Official notice

3 Apr 2017

Last checked

3 Apr 2017

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Outdoor Festoon Bistro Lights. If someone attempts to remove a globe while the power is connected, and touches the metal side of the globe fitting while it is still in contact with the holder, they may experience an electric shock. Published 2017-04-03.

What to do now

Cease using these products and do not attempt to change the globes while the string of lights is connected to the power. Consumers can return the lights to the place of purchase for a full refund or a correctly configured and certified replacement product (when available).

Recall number

7dd0e352-3c32-4d52-bbaa-2a0af5339317

Official notice

2017-04-03

The hazard

If someone attempts to remove a globe while the power is connected, and touches the metal side of the globe fitting while it is still in contact with the holder, they may experience an electric shock.

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Affected products

Product 1

E14 fittings (purchases after 1 June 2016 only) Item L8830 240v string lights with 10 x E14 fittings - 6.5m (includes 1.5m power cord) Item L8833 240v string lights with 10 x E14 fittings - 5m (extensions only) E27 fittings Item L2000 240v string lights with 10 x E27 fittings - 9m (includes 1.5m power cord) Item L2001 240v string lights with 10 x E27 fittings - 7.5m (extension only) Item L2005 240v string lights with 10 x E27 fittings - 11.5m (includes 1.5m power cord) Item L2006 240v string lights with 10 x E27 fittings - 10m (extension only)

Risk / hazard

If someone attempts to remove a globe while the power is connected, and touches the metal side of the globe fitting while it is still in contact with the holder, they may experience an electric shock.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Outdoor furniture and barbecues, Lighting

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

7dd0e352-3c32-4d52-bbaa-2a0af5339317

Classification

Outdoor furniture and barbecues, Lighting

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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