Product Safety Report: Dodowin Mini Cordless Chainsaw D101 (2511-0105)
Product Safety Report for Dodowin Mini Cordless Chainsaw D101 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Dodowin Mini Cordless Chainsaw D101
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the battery has a thermal fuse which is not fitted adequately to the motor.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Chainsaws (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dodowin |
| Model | D101 |
| Batch | 25/04 |
| Barcode | X0021IYBM5 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black and blue electric chainsaw packaged in a black and blue box. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the battery has a thermal fuse which is not fitted adequately to the motor. This means that under fault conditions, the battery management system may fail to operate as intended and may overheat and/or explode. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0105
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards