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🧸 Product GB November 27, 2020

Olafus — LED Work Light 40W

Yellow and black LED work light

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Olafus — LED Work Light 40W
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment
Hazard
The clamping on the earth terminal may become loose. As a consequence, accessible parts could become live, and the user receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2117 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a 40-watt LED work light made by Olafus. It is a lighting tool used for work.

What's happening? The earth wire clamp inside the light may come loose. This could make metal parts of the light dangerous to touch.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Olafus LED work light in Great Britain, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the light right away. Ask a qualified electrician or your local Olafus dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Olafus
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The clamping on the earth terminal may become loose. As a consequence, accessible parts could become live, and the user receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 27, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002430

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Olafus — LED Work Light 40W. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: The clamping on the earth terminal may become loose. As a consequence, accessible parts could become live, and the user receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 27, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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