Safety warning Serious risk 21 November 2025

Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Cordless Drill

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Affected
A cordless powered drill with replaceable and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger supplied has insufficient breakdown isolation and the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Drills/Drivers (Powered)
Model (Charger) LV-2120
Product Identifiers 50802391-318, 318/545
Country of Origin China
Product Description A cordless powered drill with replaceable and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger supplied has insufficient breakdown isolation and the plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0084

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 21 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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