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Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay safety warning over a fire risk

Fire or overheatingSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Hinsinc Nail Gun presenting a serious risk of fire.

Check your product

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

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • F30G
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 157137285481

What to do now

Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay could overheat or catch fire.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

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

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 (2508-0144). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Hinsinc Nail Gun presenting a serious risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Action taken

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay)

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0144

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

An electric nail/staple gun with lithium-ion battery and wall plug for recharging.

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Questions

Why has Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay been reported?

Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay could overheat or catch fire. 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 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 and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.

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 Hinsinc Nail Gun sold on eBay sold?

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

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