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Durofort Angle Grinder sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireSold on AmazonOct 7, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Durofort Angle Grinder sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire because the pins on the supplied charger exceeds the permitted size, meaning the plug does not correctly fit the socket and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. If the user were to force the plug in and out of the socket over time during charging the appliance it poses the risk of damaging the socket. Because the socket is damaged it can cause the inserted plug to overheat and catch fire, meaning the user may be at risk of receiving burns, smoke inhalation and damage to property. This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008, or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (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

An angle grinder with accessories and lithium battery. The product also includes charging plug and instruction manual.

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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