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Mini Chainsaw, 4L — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockOct 13, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Mini Chainsaw, 4L — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Mini Chainsaw, 4L — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the mains plug did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins were less than 9.5mm from the periphery of the engagement surface. When inserting or removing the pin from the socket, the user may receive an electric shock. The product was also missing a valid declaration of conformity and the relevant information, warnings and instructions. The PPE, which was provided with the product, was also missing the relevant markings. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A mini chainsaw with a wall plug and lithium 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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