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Ecarke Angle Grinder sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonOct 21, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Ecarke Angle Grinder sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock. The transformer was of poor build quality because the primary and secondary wings were found to be touching. This poses a hazard of fire, explosion and electric shock. Additionally, the plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the outside edge to the live pin is too short. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & 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

A black, blue and red angle grinder in carry case with separate parts including different size grinders and charging cable.

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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