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Leaf Blower QS-GT85101 sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonFeb 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Leaf Blower QS-GT85101 sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire, as over time wires could come loose from the soldering due to vibrations/shocks. This is because the wires had only been soldered directly to battery connections with no secondary means of fixing. This could mean a wire might touch other connections that draw a high current, causing the product to catch fire. Improvements are also required to quality assurance, documentation, markings and the declaration of conformity. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A red and black electric leaf blower with lithium-ion battery and charger.

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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