Safety warning Serious risk 12 February 2024

Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
Handheld mini chainsaw with wall power plug, instructions and a set of gloves for handling.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is a lack of current protection and insufficient creepage and clearance distances.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product: Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is a lack of current protection and insufficient creepage and clearance distances.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Machinery – Mini Electric Chainsaw
Brand Supoffis
Model D-04
SKU BTH-UK-MNDJ-DYLS
Amazon ASIN B09G99ZX9B
Additional identifier FBA15HD9H92GU000019
Country of Origin China
Product Description Handheld mini chainsaw with wall power plug, instructions and a set of gloves for handling.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger has no current protection and the creepage and clearance distances in the transformer are insufficient. Under fault conditions, the protective earthing mechanisms may not activate and the product may overheat and ignite. Additionally, the design of the product allows access to live metal parts, including on the plug face, which could give the user an electric shock.

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 rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0128

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 12 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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