EAGLW Charging Chainsaw
- Affected
- Electric, battery-operated saw with charger
- The problem
- The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the creepage / clearance distances in the transformer were found to be inadequate. The product’s charger featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the printed circuit board. No fuse was present in the product to protect from overcurrent faults.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Charging Chainsaw |
|---|---|
| Model | D-04 |
| Barcode | ZLX0001-X001HMW5Q5 |
| Charger model | DW-168-08 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Electric, battery-operated saw with charger |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of electric shock as when tested the creepage / clearance distances in the transformer were found to be inadequate. The product’s charger featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the printed circuit board. No fuse was present in the product to protect from overcurrent faults. If there was a surge in the electrical current, the product would become live due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances and the lack of fuse in the charger would cause the product to be able to give the consumer an electric shock. The product does not meet the marking requirements of the relevant standard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0110
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 9 November 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.