Lawn trimmer — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-10-10 · China-origin

Hazard: Electric shock, InjuriesOrigin: China

Lawn trimmer for electric shock and injury risks

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-10-10
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	12620 (Charger)
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Electric shock, Injuries
Hazard description	The safety guard does not provide adequate protection. If the user loses control of the machine, they may receive cuts or other injuries from the blade. Additionally, the product is not marked with sufficient warnings and some of the required documentation/markings are missing. Moreover, the charger supplied has insufficient creepage and clearance distances and is insufficiently isolated. Furthermore, the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock.
Non-compliance	Machinery Directive
Remedy	Import rejected at border.
Recall number	SR/03461/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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