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Ruyika Mini Electric Chainsaw — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockOct 15, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Ruyika Mini Electric Chainsaw — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Ruyika Mini Electric Chainsaw — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Ruyika Mini Electric Chainsaw — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it can be operated with only one action, and it has no trigger guard. If the product was being carried in a tool bag it is likely, as the trigger is unguarded, it could be activated. This presents a hazard of cutting either the person carrying the bag or someone in proximity. The product also poses an electric shock hazard as the product features poor quality soldering and the transformer was of a poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product also requires improvement to documentation and markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product was destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Black electric Ruyika chainsaw supplied in a black toolbox with the brand “Ruyika” printed in red.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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