Product Safety Report: Durofort Angle Grinder sold via Amazon (2409-0145)

Product Safety Report for Angle Grinder presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Durofort Angle Grinder sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is supplied with a noncompliant plug.

Corrective action: Import rejected at border and destroyed

Product information

Type Machinery - Angle Grinder
Brand Durofort
SKU AADFJM0101-BOB-UK-01
Amazon Identifier FBA15J5U8WYHU000001, X0021OL0YB
Country of Origin China
Product Description An angle grinder with accessories and lithium battery. The product also includes charging plug and instruction manual.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire because the pins on the supplied charger exceeds the permitted size, meaning the plug does not correctly fit the socket and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.

If the user were to force the plug in and out of the socket over time during charging the appliance it poses the risk of damaging the socket. Because the socket is damaged it can cause the inserted plug to overheat and catch fire, meaning the user may be at risk of receiving burns, smoke inhalation and damage to property.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008, or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2409-0145

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 7 October 2024