Product Safety Report: Leaf Blower QS-GT85101 sold via Amazon (2502-0018)
Product Safety Report for Leaf Blower QS-GT85101 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Leaf Blower QS-GT85101
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire, as over time wires could come loose from the soldering due to vibrations/shocks.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Leaf Blower |
|---|---|
| Model number | QS-GT85101 |
| Amazon Identifiers | X001SV2MK9, FBA15JRM8NC9U000027 |
| SKU | STN U SFBA-2216 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A red and black electric leaf blower with lithium-ion battery and charger. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire, as over time wires could come loose from the soldering due to vibrations/shocks. This is because the wires had only been soldered directly to battery connections with no secondary means of fixing.
This could mean a wire might touch other connections that draw a high current, causing the product to catch fire. Improvements are also required to quality assurance, documentation, markings and the declaration of conformity.
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: 2502-0018
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards