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Charged Electric Mower — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockApr 7, 2022

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the battery charge has excessive steps between the insulation and the pin face. The pins may not be inserted correctly into a BS1363 socket, and repeated insertion into a socket may damage the internals. This may cause electrical arcing, the potential for a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Import rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Battery powered lawn strimmer with 2 x lithium batteries and charger. Comes with plastic and metal blades, a metal rotary wood blade and instructions.

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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