Product Safety Report: Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold via Amazon (2408-0111)
Product Safety Report for Handwise Cordless Blower presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the transformer may overheat and ignite.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Cordless Blower |
|---|---|
| Brand | Handwise |
| Model | 8191 |
| Barcode | X00201H1I9 |
| SKU | QGH-CYJ-UK |
| Amazon Identifier | FBA15J37L1NCU000080 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A black and turquoise cordless blower powered by a 20v lithium-ion battery. Includes a battery charger. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire as the transformer was of a poor build quality and the charger featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the printed circuit board (PCB). The primary and secondary windings on the transformer were found to be touching, which may result in a large current flowing between the coils that damages the transformer. This may cause the transformer to overheat and ignite. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
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 case number: 2408-0111
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards