2024.08.13 Recall: SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool
13 August 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool
Type
Machinery - Brush Cutter & Trimmer Garden Tool
Country of origin
China
Product description
Two types of garden power tool packaged in black box with blue SGS Engineering branding. The batch number can be found engraved onto the engine of the tool.
Affected products (item name -- SKU -- batch number -- purchase date)
SGS 52cc Petrol Brush Cutter / Strimmer -- GPS520 -- SGS PC-0001-0924, SGS PC-3384-04307 -- 12/6/2024 - 20/7/2024
SGS 52cc Petrol Multi-Tool -- GPM501 -- SGS PC-0925-1848, SGS PC-04308-5231 -- 12/6/2024 - 20/7/2024
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as it may overheat during normal use. If used for prolonged periods, the product could ignite and cause a fire.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The products have been recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and access the SGS Engineering website to check whether their batch is affected.
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