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Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE presenting a serious risk of injuries, fire, explosion, electric shock and death due to multiple safety faults and lack of protections concerning the product's construction.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- OC0000010073002
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- T2-CO3AE
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 403750270750
What to do now
Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold on eBay has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- 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 (2211-0002). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE presenting a serious risk of injuries, fire, explosion, electric shock and death due to multiple safety faults and lack of protections concerning the product's construction.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries and death as there was no chain brake, which is required to prevent injury from potential kick back. The front guard and the rear hand guard did not meet the necessary dimensional requirements as set out in the relevant standard to protect against injury.
The product also possessed poor internal build quality connections with wires soldered directly to the PCB, and the insulation barrier had an insufficient creepage distance. The transformer was of a poor build quality as the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching, leading the lacquer to break down and present a hazard of fire, explosion and electric shock.
The plug face also did not meet the dimensional requirements, presenting a risk of electric shock. The product required multiple improvements to labelling, markings and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been destroyed at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been destroyed at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2211-0002
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Battery powered chainsaw with multiple accessories, charging lead and gloves.
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Questions
Why has Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold on eBay been reported?
Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE 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 Lapusen Chain Saw T2-CO3AE sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
