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Charger supplied for use with Polishing Machine KI7612 — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireJul 2, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Charger supplied for use with Polishing Machine KI7612 — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Charger supplied for use with Polishing Machine KI7612 — 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 is fitted with a plug with an incorrectly rated fuse. Under fault conditions, this could cause the plug and/or product to overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Additionally, the transformer has insufficient creepage and clearance distances, and does not meet the insulation requirements for Class II equipment. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 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 car buffing or polishing machine with wall plug and 12V battery.

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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