Recalls in 2023
By month
Tools & DIY recalls in 2023
- 2023-12-29
UK- UK
- UK
- 2023-12-28
- UK
Jusfit Angle Grinder ZDH-12DC sold via eBay
High risk of electric shock, fire and explosion
- UK
Jusfit Battery-Powered Chainsaw LTJ-8WS sold via eBay
High risk of electric shock, fire and explosion
- UK
Jusfit Handheld Chainsaw LTJ12C-20 sold via eBay
Serious risk of cuts, and a risk of electric shock, fire and explosion
- UK
- UK
- UK
USFNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
- 2023-12-27
- UK
- 2023-12-22
SK
EUAttachment for brush cutters
The chains are unprotected and could break during use, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the Commission Decision 2012/32/EU prohibiting the placing…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SlovakiaOfficial notice →
SEEUGloves with LED lights · LED light up gloves
The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 77% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →- SEEU
Gloves (Haglöfs) · Bow Windstopper Glove
The elastic webbing inside the glove has an excessive concentration of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NEPO)(measured value 0.19% by weight). The substance is difficult to biodegrade and has effects on aquatic and many other…
HUEULaser pointer (QUETA)
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN…
- HUEU
Laser pointer (QUETA)
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN…
- SEEU
Electric nail milling machine (BEAUTYLUSHH) · Nail milling machine + cutters
The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 69% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
SIEUParticle filter mask (JSP)
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 89%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
- 2023-12-15
- UK
- 2023-12-08
DEEUParticle filter mask (innivision Medical) · Filtering Half Mask FFP3NR
The particle/filter penetration of the material is insufficient (measured values: up to 9%). Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. This product does not comply with…
FREUChainsaw (Oleo-mac) · GSH 560
The chain brake may stop working during braking. As a result, malfunctioning chain brake may cause injury to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European…
- DEEU
Working gloves (Gamma) · comfort Werkhandschoen Soepel leer
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 9.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- DEEU
Particle filter mask (AKA Mask) · FFP2 NR AKA C2
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 20%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended…
- 2023-12-01
- SEEU
Heated gloves (Froster) · USB Heating gloves
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 41 % by weight).The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.5 %…
- SKEU
Attachment for brush cutters
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade can break. The knives might consequently detach during use and cause injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SlovakiaOfficial notice → - 2023-11-24
- SKEU
Attachment for brush cutters (PRO TECHNIK) · Trimmer head for brush cutters
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade can break. The knives might consequently detach during use and cause injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with…
- SKEU
Attachment for brush cutters (LANGUYAN) · Trimmer head
The chains are unprotected and could break during use, cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the MachineryDirective nor with those of Commission Decision 2012/32/EUprohibiting the placing…
- 2023-11-16
NZAlemlube Digital Tyre Gauge
The product does not comply with the https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/for-consumers/using-products-safely/button-batteries-product-safety due to the button/coin batteries not being adequately secured and being…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- US
Tractor Supply Company Recalls Red Shed Hammock Swing Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
A plastic buckle that supports the back of the chair can break when a consumer is seated in the chair, posing a fall hazard.
- 2023-11-13
- NZ
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine boat engines
There is a possibility for injury to occur if fingers enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-10
- SEEU
Electrical face mask
The solder has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 49% by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - FREU
Electric hedge trimmer (Oleo-mac) · OLEO-MAC HC 605 E 58089005
The motor housing can easily break and come off. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the…
- 2023-11-09
- US
DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSCDR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont, a…About 2,930 (In addition, 102 were sold in Canada)Official notice → 
CADR Pro Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mowers recalled due to fire hazard
Fire hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice →- 2023-11-06
- UK
- CA
STIHL MSA 300 Chain Saws recalled due to laceration hazard
Laceration hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice → - 2023-11-03
HREUProtective gloves (TK)
Contrarily to what is indicated in the product, the gloves do not protect adequately against abrasion and can easily tear, Users might think that they are sufficiently protected against sharp objects and suffer cuts.…
- 2023-11-02
- UK
- 2023-11-01
AUColorSpec Base Coat Colour - 300g Aerosol Can - Sold exclusively at Supercheap Auto
There is a risk of serious injury if the valve or can separates and becomes a projectile or from the paint ejecting from the can under pressure. This could injure people or damage items in close proximity of the can.…
- 2023-10-27
EEEUCircular saw blade for angle grinders (Specialist) · Woodcutter
The circular saw blade can be mounted on an angle grinder and the device could therefore, contrary to its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. This could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool,…