Product Recall: SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool (2408-0048)

Product Recall for SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool

Hazard: The products present a risk of fire as the tools may overheat and ignite during use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

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.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

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: https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sgs-2-stroke-engine-recall

Additional information

PSD number: 2408-0048

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 12 August 2024