Product Safety Report: Portable Concrete Vibrator (2602-0118)
Product Safety Report for portable concrete vibrator presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Portable Concrete Vibrator
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as there is no evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, its battery, and/or charger.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Construction Machinery |
|---|---|
| Carton identifiers | JZONAE-000100UK, GCRV202511260033, RV200-251126-0036-82. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A yellow and black portable concrete vibrating tool with wall plug and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. |
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Hazard
The tool and charger have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the tool, battery and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.
The product was also missing the necessary information and warnings and was not supplied with instructions for users.
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 notification number: 2602-0118
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards