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Amazon pulls ceiling light after safety test ignites dangerous fire hazard
Amazon removed a ceiling light from its Australian platform Thursday after it caught fire during safety testing, three hours following ABC inquiries. The LED oyster light failed Australian standards by continuing to burn beyond required time limits and exposed live 240-volt wires.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 19:24 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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