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Hinsinc Nail Gun sold via eBay — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on eBayAug 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hinsinc Nail Gun sold via eBay — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

An electric nail/staple gun with lithium-ion battery and wall plug for recharging.

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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