Product Safety Report: Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 sold via eBay (2511-0088)
Product Safety Report for Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 presenting a serious risk of fire and injuries.
Summary
Product: Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as it has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Product Identifier | HG-J54801 |
| eBay Item Number | 226154108030 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Blue and black electric chainsaw. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as it has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. There is also no thermal protection present on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could also lead to injuries to the user. Improvements are required to the 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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards