A POPULAR bedroom lamp sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could spark a dangerous house fire.
The Murcher Bedside Table Lamp, sold under models WDF-YW-02 and WDF-FX01, poses a high fire risk due to a critical design fault, according to a new safety alert.
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The issue lies in the lack of proper cord anchorage inside the lamp.
Over time, the power cord can shift and place dangerous strain on the lamp’s internal connections.
This can cause wires to detach, short-circuit, and overheat — which could easily trigger a fire in your home.
The lamps, imported from China, were being sold via Amazon with product identifiers like FBA15JYHB6P9U000046, X001XNT8TZ, FBA15JYHB6P9U000016, and X001SKTXON.
They feature a patterned design and come complete with a plug and bulb, making them a tempting buy for many looking to spruce up their bedside tables.
However, the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed that the lamps do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Because of this, all imports have been blocked at the border and destroyed to prevent them from entering the country.
The urgent recall comes on the heels of several recent product safety scares, as more cheap electrical goods sold through online marketplaces fail basic safety standards.
Last month, a USB electric toothbrush charger was pulled from Amazon over serious fuse issues that could lead to fire, and a popular air fryer sold in major UK stores was recalled after reports of it catching fire.
Consumer safety groups are warning buyers to be extra cautious when purchasing electrical goods online, especially from lesser-known brands or international sellers.
Shoppers are urged to check recall lists and product safety notices regularly.
If you recently bought a Murcher bedside lamp, you should stop using it immediately.
Experts recommend checking your Amazon order history, looking for the affected model numbers, and contacting the seller or Amazon customer service for further instructions or a refund.
Online marketplaces like Amazon have faced criticism in recent years for allowing unsafe electrical products to slip through their platforms.
Campaigners are now calling for tighter controls and better product checks before listings go live.
This latest recall serves as another reminder that when it comes to electrical goods, cheap doesn’t always mean safe.
Always look for products that meet UK safety standards and be wary of unfamiliar brands making bold promises online.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
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