Lithium Electric Tool
- Affected
- Black and blue battery powered wrench supplied in a black toolbox
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of electric sock as it has insufficient creepage and clearance distances and has poor quality soldering. The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 due to the distance between the neutral and the outside edge.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Lithium Electric Tool |
|---|---|
| Product description | Black and blue battery powered wrench supplied in a black toolbox |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric sock as it has insufficient creepage and clearance distances and has poor quality soldering. The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance between the neutral and the outside edge measured at 8.1mm where the standard requires this measurement to be a minimum of 9.5mm.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0196
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 5 August 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.