Garden Tools

Garden tools often seem simple, but they can pose major safety hazards — especially when sold online with missing parts or fake safety claims.

Tools such as:

• Chainsaws
• Hedge trimmers
• Electric strimmers
• Shears and pruners

have all been subject to FOLOUP alerts. Common issues include:

• Exposed blades without safety guards
• Overheating electric motors
• Improperly insulated plugs and cords
• Missing or misleading conformity marks (UKCA/CE)

These tools are frequently offered at car boot sales, imported via dropshipping platforms, or rebranded with fake certificates.

Recent Garden Product Alerts

The Last 10 Garden records sourced from official UK, EU and worldwide product recall listings.

• Urban Balcony Deckchair sold by TK Maxx (Ref: 2508-0075, Updated: 2025-09-01, Risk: not provided)
• Pulito Cordless Leaf Blower sold via Amazon (Ref: 2508-0033, Updated: 2025-08-17, Risk: high)
• Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7piece Garden Set sold by Costco (Ref: 2503-0011, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious)
• SGS 52CC Petrol Brush Cutter & Trimmer and SGS 52CC Petrol MultiTool (Ref: 2408-0048, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: not provided)
• Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP7408 (Ref: 2302-0121, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious)
• Garden LED Lamp (Ref: 2302-0004, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious)
• TK Maxx Urban Balcony Foldable Hanging Chair (Ref: 2202-0183, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: high)

Advice for Consumers

• Never use a powered garden tool that lacks visible UKCA or CE marking
• Check for secure, labelled power connections and safety guards
• See our Tools section to report a product

Last updated: 15 August 2025

This page is for general guidance. It does not replace legal advice or official guidance from EU or UK authorities.