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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC May 23, 2025

Electric Belt Sander Power Supply

Electric belt sander with wall plug and power supply.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Electric Belt Sander Power Supply
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The plug accompanying the product is too small and does not contain a granular filler. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 432 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric belt sander. It comes with a plug that is too small and may overheat or explode.

What's happening? The plug on the sander is unsafe. It could get too hot or even burst.

Does this affect me? If you own this sander in the UK, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the sander right away. Ask a repair person or electrician to check the plug. Talk to your local store or the maker for a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug accompanying the product is too small and does not contain a granular filler. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 23, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094233

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What is this product recall alert about?
Electric Belt Sander Power Supply. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plug accompanying the product is too small and does not contain a granular filler. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 23, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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