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SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-08-12

Hazard: Fire

SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and Multi-Tool pose a fire risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-12
Model identifiers	SKU GPS520 GPM501
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a risk of fire as it may overheat during normal use. If used for prolonged periods, the product could ignite and cause a fire.
Non-compliance	Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Remedy	The products have been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and access the SGS Engineering website to check whether their batch is affected: https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sgs-2-stroke-engine-recall
Recall number	2408-0048
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	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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