Hedge trimmer

Burns, Fire Machinery Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: Hedge trimmer
Alert NumberA11/00131/22
BrandEast
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberET1905
Published25 November 2022

Risk Description

The battery housing and battery contact holder are not sufficiently resistant to ignition and can overheat. The user can therefore get burns and the product can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 60745-1 and -2.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 19/10/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

White, black and orange hedge trimmer, with battery and charger. Product also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

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