Lamps sold in Croydon are being recalled as they pose a risk of electrical shock and have been deemed a fire hazard.

The trading standards team from Croydon Council have seized a small quantity of unsafe table lamps, many with ornate bases and metal shades, from several retailers in the area due to these risks.

A product safety recall has also been issued for any that remain on sale (that are identical to those pictured) as they do not comply with safety laws.

Councillor Hamida Ali said: “We would like to get a warning out to the public to double check what they are buying while we continue to track down further dangerous items.

“If you have already bought this lamp, please stop using it immediately and return it to the retailer for a refund and call trading standards to let them know where you bought it.”

Council have also asked retailers to report the lamps to trading standards.

Any electrical items available for sale must be marked with certain information including:

• CE Mark

• A batch or serial number

• Name and postal address of the manufacturer

• Instructions

• A correctly fused plug.