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Portable Concrete Vibrator — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireFeb 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Portable Concrete Vibrator — fire risk

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Hazard

The tool and charger have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the tool, battery and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire. The product was also missing the necessary information and warnings and was not supplied with instructions for users. The 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

A yellow and black portable concrete vibrating tool with wall plug and rechargeable lithium-ion 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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