United KingdomLithium‑Ion Battery Charger for Cordless Drill (model LV‑2120, product identifiers 50802391‑318 and 318/545) for a cordless powered drill with replaceable rechargeable lithium‑ion batteries, origin China. It was recalled because the charger has insufficient breakdown isolation and the supplied plug does not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements, creating a serious risk of fire from plug overheating and/or exploding; documentation and marking also need improvement. The import was rejected at the UK border and the product was destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for lithium-ion battery charger for cordless drill presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Machinery - Drills/Drivers (Powered)
Model (Charger): LV-2120
Product Identifiers: 50802391-318, 318/545
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A cordless powered drill with replaceable and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0084
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger supplied has insufficient breakdown isolation and the plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and 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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