Product Safety Report: GOXAWEE Hand Planer sold via Amazon (2503-0032)
Product Safety Report for GOXAWEE Hand Planers presenting a high risk of electric shock and injuries.
Summary
Product: GOXAWEE Hand Planer sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock and injuries as it may start unexpectedly, and it is possible for accessible metal parts to become live.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Hand Planer |
|---|---|
| Brand | GOXAWEE |
| Model | G5289 |
| Amazon product identifiers | X002SPDUGH, FBA15JTZM3D9U000001 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An orange and black hand planer for shaping wood and with other woodworking functions. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of both electric shock and injuries as the connections made to the switch were encroaching on the terminals, potentially causing the product to start unexpectedly.
If the product were to start unexpectedly when the user is preparing the wood, they may receive injuries as the blade could come into contact with body parts. Additionally, accessible metal parts may become live, causing the user to receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0032
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards