Product recallOPSS
SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool presenting a risk of fire.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool (2)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- SKU Batch Number Purchase Date
What to do now
SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- 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.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0048). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire as it may overheat during normal use. If used for prolonged periods, the product could ignite and cause a fire.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and access the SGS Engineering website to check whether their batch is affected: https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sgs-2-stroke-engine-recall
Additional information
PSD number: 2408-0048
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Two types of garden power tool packaged in black box with blue SGS Engineering branding. The batch number can be found engraved onto the engine of the tool.
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Questions
Why has SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool been recalled?
SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol Multi-Tool 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 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
