United KingdomHandheld circular saw with lithium‑ion rechargeable battery and AC adapter (Lithium Cutting Machine), plug model DLN‑216, identifiers VC0091901 / G759 - VC0091901 / RVG759-250808-0005-507, made in China. It was recalled because the plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery, creating a serious electric shock risk, and because labelling, warnings and documentation are inadequate; the import was rejected at the UK border and the consignment was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Lithium Cutting Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Machinery - Circular Saws (Powered)
Plug model: DLN-216
Product identifiers: VC0091901, G759 - VC0091901, RVG759-250808-0005-507
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Handheld circular saw with lithium-ion rechargeable battery and AC adapter.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0251
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery. This means the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket, and if a consumer were to withdraw the power supply from the wall, they may touch the pins and receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to the product labelling, warnings and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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