Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the pins are too close to the periphery of the plug.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandDocsmart
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeX001XD49RV
Product
- Summary
- Product: Docsmart Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the pins are too close to the periphery of the plug.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at border.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Mini Electric Chainsaw
- Brand
- Docsmart
- Model (Chainsaw)
- CS08
- Model (Charger)
- HGF210100
- Barcode
- X001XD49RV
- Amazon product identifier
- FBA15J9PNPJFU000044
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- The product is a blue and black handheld electric chainsaw.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the pins are too close to the periphery of the plug. The user may touch live pins when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket, and receive an electric shock. The transformer was also of a poor build quality as it did not meet the requirements of creepage and clearance.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994 or the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2410-0181
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at border.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Mini Electric Chainsaw
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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