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Durofort Angle Grinder — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-07

Hazard: Fire

Durofort Angle Grinder, fire hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-07
Retailer	Amazon
Model identifiers	SKU: AADFJM0101-BOB-UK-01; Amazon product identifiers: FBA15J5U8WYHU000001, X0021OL0YB
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of fire because the pins on the supplied charger exceeds the permitted size, meaning the plug does not correctly fit the socket and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363._x000D_ If the user were to force the plug in and out of the socket over time during charging the appliance it poses the risk of damaging the socket. Because the socket is damaged it can cause the inserted plug to overheat and catch fire, meaning the user may be at risk of receiving burns, smoke inhalation and damage to property.
Non-compliance	Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008,; Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2409-0145
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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