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Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonMar 6, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because of poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to battery terminals in a high vibration environment, with no secondary form of fixing. The internal wiring may potentially become detached, causing the product to short circuit and overheat, leading to a fire. 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 yellow, cordless leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery. The product is sold with a shoulder strap.

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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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