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Electric Wheelbarrow — fire risk (2606-0272)

UK OPSSSerious riskFireJun 30, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Electric Wheelbarrow — fire risk (2606-0272)

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is supplied with a two-pin plug which cannot meet the requirements of BS 1363. The plug has no fuse, which could lead to the plug overheating and catching fire in the event of a fault. Improvements are also required to the products markings, warnings and instructions, and a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A red, battery-powered electronically assisted wheelbarrow.

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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