Product Safety Report: Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon (2312-0128)

Product Safety Report for Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product: Supoffis Mini Electric Chainsaw sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is a lack of current protection and insufficient creepage and clearance distances.

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

Product information

Type Machinery - Mini Electric Chainsaw
Brand Supoffis
Model D-04
SKU BTH-UK-MNDJ-DYLS
Amazon ASIN B09G99ZX9B
Additional identifier FBA15HD9H92GU000019
Country of Origin China
Product Description Handheld mini chainsaw with wall power plug, instructions and a set of gloves for handling.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the charger has no current protection and the creepage and clearance distances in the transformer are insufficient. Under fault conditions, the protective earthing mechanisms may not activate and the product may overheat and ignite. Additionally, the design of the product allows access to live metal parts, including on the plug face, which could give the user an electric shock.

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 and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0128

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 12 February 2024