EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Grass trimmer ZJS “ZJS Lithium Battery-Powered Grass Trimmer” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03493/25
Summary
The plug face dimension between the outside edge to the neutral pin are too narrow. Because of this, the product could overheat and without any inbuilt protection could lead to a fire.Moreover, the product was supplied with metal cutting blades, which could lead to injuries. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Small grass trimmer with lithium battery and attachable wheels.
What is the risk?
- The plug face dimension between the outside edge to the neutral pin are too narrow. Because of this, the product could overheat and without any inbuilt protection could lead to a fire.Moreover, the product was supplied with metal cutting blades, which could lead to injuries. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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