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Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 sold via eBay — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on eBayNov 21, 2025

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as it has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. There is also no thermal protection present on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could also lead to injuries to the user. Improvements are required to the product marking and labelling. This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

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

Blue and black electric chainsaw.

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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