Safety warning Serious risk 28 December 2023

Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold via eBay

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold via eBay
Photo: official notice
Affected
Black and red hand-held chainsaw.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of cuts due to the lack of protection against kickback and access to moving parts, and a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion as the charger and transformer are of a poor quality.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Chainsaw
Model Number LTJ12C-20
Barcode M010000000004651430
eBay Item Number 354845920231
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black and red hand-held chainsaw.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of cuts as no chain brake was found to be present on the chainsaw to prevent kickback, and the guide bar cover does not cover the full length of the guide bar.

The product presents a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion as the charger was of poor quality, with poor quality soldering with some wires soldered directly onto the printed circuit board with no secondary form of fixing. The transformer also did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance and the battery failed the capacity verification test.

The product also requires improvements 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 import has been destroyed at the border.

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0099

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 28 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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