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Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon safety warning over a fire risk

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Product Safety Report for Handwise Cordless Blower presenting a high risk of fire.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • X00201H1I9
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 8191
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • QGH-CYJ-UK

What to do now

Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.

  1. Unplug it and do not charge it again.
  2. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
  3. The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
  4. Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.

Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • make sure you have working smoke alarms

Get help urgently

  • if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Getting your money back

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.

Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0111). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Handwise Cordless Blower presenting a high risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of fire as the transformer was of a poor build quality and the charger featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the printed circuit board (PCB). The primary and secondary windings on the transformer were found to be touching, which may result in a large current flowing between the coils that damages the transformer. This may cause the transformer to overheat and ignite. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Action taken

The import has been rejected at the border.

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2408-0111

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A black and turquoise cordless blower powered by a 20v lithium-ion battery. Includes a battery charger.

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Questions

Why has Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon been reported?

Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

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?

Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

Where was Handwise Cordless Blower, 8191 sold on Amazon sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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