Product Safety Report: Drywall Sander (2311-0134)

Product Safety Report for Drywall Sander presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Drywall Sander

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to inadequate earthing arrangements.

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

Product information

Type Machinery - Sander
Model Number 1640
SKU G1065-DWS-1640-UK
Country of Origin China
Product Description Orange and black drywall sander with black power supply cord and plug.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it was found to be inadequately earthed, meaning that if a fault was to occur, the product could become live and give the user an electric shock. The product also failed the electrical strength test, which presents a risk of fire.

The product requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0134

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 December 2023