Product Safety Report: Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon (2502-0052)
Product Safety Report for Lithium Electric Leaf Blower presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon
Hazard: The products presents a serious risk of fire due to poor internal fixings.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Leaf Blower |
|---|---|
| Model | 21V 2202 |
| Barcode | 0C0000030972177 |
| SKU | 1501978 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A yellow, cordless leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery. The product is sold with a shoulder strap. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because of poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to battery terminals in a high vibration environment, with no secondary form of fixing. The internal wiring may potentially become detached, causing the product to short circuit and overheat, leading to a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0052
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards