United KingdomThe RONTALY Hedge Trimmer (blue, with cable and plug; charger model DW-168-08, SKU NTYK-LLJ-CKTZ-D) is affected. It was identified as presenting a serious risk of fire because wires are soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary mechanical restraint, which could loosen the battery thermal protection and cause overheating, and its plug face does not meet BS 1363 dimensions. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for RONTALY Hedge Trimmer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Machinery - Brush Cutters/String Trimmers/Edgers (Powered)
Brand: RONTALY
Barcode: G1677-A6155059397
Charger model: DW-168-08
SKU: NTYK-LLJ-CKTZ-D
Other product identifiers: G1677 – A6155059397, RVG1677-251225-0024-18, PG125122530024
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A blue hedge trimmer with cable and plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0216
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it has wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary means of mechanical restraint in a high vibration/shock environment. This could lead to the battery thermal protection becoming loose, leading to overheating and fires. In addition, the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket, also posing a risk of overheating and fire.
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.
The official notice
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