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Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonFeb 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger has no current protection and the creepage and clearance distances in the transformer are insufficient. Under fault conditions, the protective earthing mechanisms may not activate and the product may overheat and ignite. Additionally, the design of the product allows access to live metal parts, including on the plug face, which could give the user an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Handheld mini chainsaw with wall power plug, instructions and a set of gloves for handling.

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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