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Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk

Cuts and injuriesSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw presenting a serious risk of cuts, and a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.

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

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • M010000000004651430
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • LTJ12C-20
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 354845920231

What to do now

Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

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 (2312-0099). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw presenting a serious risk of cuts, and a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of cuts as no chain brake was found to be present on the chainsaw to prevent kickback, and the guide bar cover does not cover the full length of the guide bar.

The product presents a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion as the charger was of poor quality, with poor quality soldering with some wires soldered directly onto the printed circuit board with no secondary form of fixing. The transformer also did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance and the battery failed the capacity verification test.

The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Action taken

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

Advice to consumers

The import has been destroyed at the border.

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2312-0099

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Black and red hand-held chainsaw.

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Questions

Why has Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay been reported?

Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.

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 Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold on eBay sold?

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

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