United KingdomThe Lithium Electric Chainsaw model HG-J54801 sold via eBay (eBay item number 226154108030), a blue and black electric chainsaw from China, is affected. It was removed because poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no motor thermal protection could lead to wire loosening, overheating, fire or explosion and potential injuries, and it does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008; the import was rejected at the border and the product destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 presenting a serious risk of fire and injuries.
Type: Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered)
Product Identifier: HG-J54801
eBay Item Number: 226154108030
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Blue and black electric chainsaw.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as it has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. There is also no thermal protection present on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could also lead to injuries to the user. Improvements are required to the product marking and labelling.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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