United KingdomAn 8-inch blue and black Jusfit lithium battery-powered electric chainsaw (model LTJ-8WS, plug LP-60L, eBay item 314915611277) sold via eBay is affected. It was found to present a serious fire risk because the plug has a non-conforming fuse link without granular filler and does not meet BS 1363 dimensions, breaching UK electrical safety regulations. The imported product was rejected at the UK border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Jusfit Electric Chainsaw sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Machinery - Chain Saws (Powered)
Brand: Jusfit
Model: LTJ-8WS
Plug model: LP-60L
eBay item number: 314915611277
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A blue and black 8-inch lithium battery powered chainsaw.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0039
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug was fitted with a fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362 and lacks any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket. Improvements to documentation and markings are required.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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