Product Safety Report: Charged Electric Mower (2203-0132)
Product safety report for Charged Electric Mower presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Summary
Product: Charged Electric Mower
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the battery charge has excessive steps between the insulation and the pin face.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Lawn mower |
|---|---|
| SKU | RQC-JJ0002-2 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Battery powered lawn strimmer with 2 x lithium batteries and charger. Comes with plastic and metal blades, a metal rotary wood blade and instructions. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the battery charge has excessive steps between the insulation and the pin face. The pins may not be inserted correctly into a BS1363 socket, and repeated insertion into a socket may damage the internals. This may cause electrical arcing, the potential for a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2203-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards