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Ecarke Angle Grinder — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-21

Hazard: Electric shock

Ecarke Angle Grinder poses an electric shock hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-21
Model identifiers	Amazon product identifiers: X001HJKCCH, SKU030920002, FBA15JBCGRS8U000010
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Electric shock
Hazard description	The product presents a high risk of electric shock. The transformer was of poor build quality because the primary and secondary wings were found to be touching. This poses a hazard of fire, explosion and electric shock. Additionally, the plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the outside edge to the live pin is too short.
Non-compliance	Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008; Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2410-0062
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	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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