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Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold via eBay — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireElectric shockSold on eBayNov 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold via eBay — fire & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries and death as there was no chain brake, which is required to prevent injury from potential kick back. The front guard and the rear hand guard did not meet the necessary dimensional requirements as set out in the relevant standard to protect against injury. The product also possessed poor internal build quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB, and the insulation barrier had an insufficient creepage distance. The transformer was of a poor build quality as the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching, leading the lacquer to break down and present a hazard of fire, explosion and electric shock. The plug face also did not meet the dimensional requirements, presenting a risk of electric shock. The product required multiple improvements to labelling, markings and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Battery powered chainsaw with multiple accessories, charging lead and gloves.

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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