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SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool — fire risk

UK OPSSFireAug 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as it may overheat during normal use. If used for prolonged periods, the product could ignite and cause a fire. The products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The products have been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and access the SGS Engineering website to check whether their batch is affected: https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sgs-2-stroke-engine-recall

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Two types of garden power tool packaged in black box with blue SGS Engineering branding. The batch number can be found engraved onto the engine of the tool.

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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