Latest Product Recalls and Safety Notices

Latest Electrical Product Safety Notices (November 17th)

cordless drill safety notice

Kuzupro 12v Cordless Drill - Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock, fire and explosion

Models affected

Model Number: MR3705T

Details

Black and red cordless drill supplied with a black case. The product presents a high risk of electric shock, fire and explosion as the transformer did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product also has poor internal build quality as it featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to component legs. There was no thermal protection present in the battery. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Step Down Transformer - Safety Notice

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: ST-2000VA
SKU: G1065-VTC-20SJ-UK
Other product identifiers: INT0001-B2C-20230721113231, RVG105-230811-
0002-352, S2CNSHAGoodCang_UK230034.

Details

Step-down transformer is used to translate the voltage of devices down to smaller outputs.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer had not been provided with a dedicated earthing terminal. If a surge in a current or a fault with the product were to occur, the product could become live and electrocute the consumer. The plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363. The instructions supplied with the product are inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The electrical equipment had also not been marked with the name, trademark, or other means for the identification of the manufacturer as required by the regulation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

What to do next?

If you believe you have an affected product stop using it immediately and contact the retailer for further advice.

If you have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.