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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC January 9, 2026

Lithium Cutting Machine

Handheld circular saw with lithium-ion rechargeable battery and AC adaptor.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lithium Cutting Machine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery and therefore the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket. due to this, the user could touch the pins and receive an electric shock.
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 246 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a lithium cutting machine. It uses electricity to cut lithium materials.

What's happening? The machine’s plug pins stick out too far. This means the plug may not fit safely into the socket.

Does this affect me? If you use this machine in the UK, you could get an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a qualified electrician or your supplier for help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery and therefore the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket. due to this, the user could touch the pins and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097241

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Lithium Cutting Machine. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery and therefore the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket. due to this, the user could touch the pins and receive an electric shoc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 9, 2026 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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