Safety warning High risk 14 August 2023

Humbgo Electric Mini Chainsaw sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Humbgo Electric Mini Chainsaw sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
Black and yellow mini chainsaw packaged in black plastic carry case.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of fire as the transformer is poorly constructed, which can allow the product to overheat.
What to do
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Chainsaw
Brand Humbgo
Model Number 8603 (Chainsaw) and SRJ21F-48F (charger)
ASIN B0C3MMV75Y
Product Identifiers X001RQ4ZQJ FBA15GWH2369U000005 OK230429018657U003
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black and yellow mini chainsaw packaged in black plastic carry case.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire, explosion and electric shock as the transformer includes poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB and insufficient creepage and clearance distances.

The plug did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance between the pins and the edge of the plug was too small, which can allow users to access live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket.

The blade guard also did not fully cover the blade, presenting a risk of injuries. Improvements are required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0172

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 14 August 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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