United KingdomCordless Caulking Gun, CX51 — a powered cordless caulking gun with 20V rechargeable lithium batteries and wall plug (model CX51; charger YDH-XC216; caulking gun Q0V-CX51-20; barcode G4042-G6452646867) from China. It was recalled because the charger has no over-current protection and may catch fire or explode if there is a failure in the electrical system. The import was rejected at the UK border and the products were destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Cordless Caulking Gun, CX51 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Machinery - Caulking Guns (Powered)
Model: CX51
Charger: YDH-XC216
Caulking Gun: Q0V-CX51-20
Barcode: G4042-G6452646867
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A powered cordless caulking gun with 20v rechargeable lithium batteries and wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0385
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire because there was no over-current protection found in the charger. If the consumer is charging the product and there is a failure within the electrical system, the product may set fire and/or explode.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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