2024.10.22 Safety Report: Ecarke: Angle Grinder (sold via Amazon)
22 October 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Ecarke Angle Grinder sold via Amazon
Type
Machinery - Angle Grinder
Brand
Ecarke
Country of Origin
China
Product Description
A black, blue and red angle grinder in carry case with separate parts including different size grinders and charging cable.
Amazon Identifiers
X001HJKCCH, SKU030920002, FBA15JBCGRS8U000010
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock. The transformer was of poor build quality because the primary and secondary wings were found to be touching. This poses a hazard of fire, explosion and electric shock. Additionally, the plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the outside edge to the live pin is too short.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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