Jusfit Electric Chainsaw Fire Risk Rejected at UK Border
Summary
The OPSS issued a product safety report for the Jusfit Electric Chainsaw (Model LTJ-8WS, Plug Model LP-60L) sold via eBay (item number 314915611277) due to a serious risk of fire. The product was rejected at the UK border. The hazard arises from inadequate earthing and a fuse link that fails to conform to BS 1362 requirements, lacking the granular filler necessary to ensure safe operation under fault conditions, which could cause the plug to overheat and/or explode. The mains plug also fails to meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import has been rejected at the border as the corrective action.
“The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.”
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The OPSS issued a product safety report classifying the Jusfit Electric Chainsaw as presenting a serious fire risk, leading to rejection of the import at the UK border. The chain saw is non-compliant with BS 1362 (fuse link without granular filler) and BS 1363 (plug dimensions) requirements. The product also fails the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Importers, manufacturers, and retailers handling similar battery-powered machinery should verify that their products conform to UK plug and socket safety standards (BS 1362, BS 1363) and the relevant Electrical Equipment and Plugs and Sockets safety regulations before placing goods on the market. Products with inadequate earthing or non-compliant fuse links face border rejection and removal from the supply chain.
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Product Safety Report: Jusfit Electric Chainsaw sold via eBay (2604-0039)
Product Safety Report for Jusfit Electric Chainsaw sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of fire.
From: Office for Product Safety and Standards Published 24 April 2026 Alert type: Product safety report Risk level: Serious Product category: Machinery Measure type: Import rejected at border Recall/alert date: 24 April 2026
Summary
Product: Jusfit Electric Chainsaw sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Chain Saws (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jusfit |
| Model | LTJ-8WS |
| Plug model | LP-60L |
| eBay item number | 314915611277 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A blue and black 8-inch lithium battery powered chainsaw. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug was fitted with a fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362 and lacks any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket. Improvements to documentation and markings are required.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0039
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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Published 24 April 2026
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