Hedge Trimmer
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Recall Summary A cordless hedge trimmer sold by RONTALY has been recalled in Northern Ireland. The wires are improperly soldered to the circuit board and may loosen during use, and the plug doesn't fit securely into sockets—both issues could cause the battery to overheat and create a fire risk. The product does not meet safety standards required by the Machinery Directive.
- Recalling firm
- RONTALY
- Product
- Cordless hedge trimmer. Hedge Trimmer. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- The wires of the product are soldered directly to the circuit board without proper support, so vibrations or shocks could loosen the battery’s thermal protection, causing overheating and a fire. Also, the plug does not meet the required dimensions and may not fit securely in a socket, which could also lead to overheating and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/29529c59-0583-4fe9-a99e-deeeb786f691