Philips Hue outdoor power supply recalled

Philips has recalled power supply units included with six Philips Hue outdoor products sold between 2018 and 2020, which could short circuit and in “very rare cases” cause electrocution when touched.

The company says: 'After extensive testing, we’ve discovered that in very rare cases, some Philips Hue 40 Watt outdoor power supply units (PSU) may become damaged due to water leakage and pose a safety risk if touched in wet conditions. These PSUs were shipped with base packs of the following product families between 2018 and 2020.

To ensure that you feel safe when using Philips Hue products, we’re launching a replacement program for those with affected PSUs. To avoid any risks, we advise consumers in case of product failure to first switch off the power before touching the power supply unit.'