Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 14 Jul 2026
SR/02042/26
Ceiling lamp stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Ceiling lamp) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- LED ceiling mounted lamp with attached wall plug, intended for outdoor use.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Lighting equipment
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The supplied plug does not meet dimensional requirements and cannot make a secure connection with the socket. Additionally, the supplied cord is not suitable for outdoor use and will deteriorate in the sun. Consequently, the product could overheat and catch fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02042/26
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