Product Safety Report: Drywall Sander (2311-0134)
Product Safety Report for Drywall Sander presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Drywall Sander
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to inadequate earthing arrangements.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Sander |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 1640 |
| SKU | G1065-DWS-1640-UK |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Orange and black drywall sander with black power supply cord and plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it was found to be inadequately earthed, meaning that if a fault was to occur, the product could become live and give the user an electric shock. The product also failed the electrical strength test, which presents a risk of fire.
The product requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.
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.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0134
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards