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Qinopu Electric Grinder sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Qinopu Electric Grinder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
8 identifiers listed for this notice.
Qinopu Electric Grinder sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 055917170315
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 8300
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- HA02916-1UK
- 0C SKUID
- 0C0000021269277
- 0CC055917170315
- RN
- 315/336
What to do now
Qinopu Electric Grinder sold on eBay could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
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 (2406-0044). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Qinopu Electric Grinder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is not fitted with an interlocker and the cover to the device could be removed whilst in operation. A hand could be placed in the blade whilst it is in operation.
The product required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. It had not been supplied with a clear, understandable and intelligible set of instructions to ensure the safe and correct assembly, installation, use and maintenance of the equipment.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. This listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border. This listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2406-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Silver and black electric mill grinder.
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Questions
Why has Qinopu Electric Grinder sold on eBay been reported?
Qinopu Electric 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?
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?
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 Qinopu Electric Grinder sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
