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Aakanksha Surve

Urgent recall for remote controlled lightbulbs over shock fears

An urgent recall has been issued for a lightbulb sold in Ireland over safety fears.

The adapter for the RED5 Remote Controlled Lightbulb has exposed electrical parts which could result in an electric shock if touched.

The affected products were manufactured between April 2021 and July 2021, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

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The Source Wholesale is asking customers to immediately stop using these lightbulbs and return them to their place of purchase to discuss available options.

Nearly 80 lightbulbs are being affected by the recall in the Republic of Ireland.

RED5 Remote Controlled Lightbulbs have been recalled due to safety fears (CCPC.ie/)

In Ireland, these products were available to be purchased from Omg Entertainment Limited and Henry’s Trading Company Limited.

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