Lithium Electric Leaf Blower
Fire Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/01158/25 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 0C0000030972177 |
| Model Number | 21V 2202 |
| Published | 4 April 2025 |
Risk Description
The wires are soldered directly to battery terminals in a high vibration environment, with no secondary form of fixing. This can lead the internal wiring to become detached, causing the product to short circuit and overheat, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 17/12/2024
Product Description
A yellow, cordless leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery and a shoulder strap.