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Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder presenting a risk of injuries, fire and electric shock.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- G679-1011200375312
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- GX-96W
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 375144880542
What to do now
Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0132). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder presenting a risk of injuries, fire and electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of injuries as electrical and rotating parts are unguarded and fully accessible. The product also lacked any cut off feature and kept moving despite an item being trapped during testing. If a user were to catch a body part in the unguarded moving parts they could receive serious injuries.
The internal build quality is inadequate and could result in the user receiving an electric shock as the transformer did not have the required creepage and clearance distances. The products plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 as the distance from the outside edge to the neutral pin measured too small. This may result in the plug making an improper connection with the socket, leading to a risk of fire or explosion. In addition, the plug’s incompatible dimensions could result in the user receiving an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket. The fuse did not contain a ballast.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2408-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
An electric tabletop grinder with a dark red sanding belt. Provided with black AC adapter and packaged in a brown cardboard box.
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Questions
Why has Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay been reported?
Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Electric Belt and Disc Sander/Grinder sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
