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.
- POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon (Ref: 2510-0085, Updated: 2026-01-27, Risk: serious)
- DELUXUS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon (Ref: 2601-0332, Updated: 2026-01-27, Risk: high)
- Habitat Mango Wooden Taper Candle Holders sold by Sainsburys (Ref: 2512-0270, Updated: 2026-01-07, Risk: not provided)
- Marks and Spencer Neon Candles (Ref: 2512-0153, Updated: 2025-12-15, Risk: not provided)
- 10000pcs MultiColour Water Absorbent Beads sold via Shein (Ref: 2512-0122, Updated: 2025-12-12, Risk: serious)
- Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower (Ref: 2511-0019, Updated: 2025-11-07, Risk: not provided)
- Abaseen Folding Sun Lounger (Ref: 2507-0137, Updated: 2025-11-03, Risk: serious)
- Habitat Seed Pod Bowl Filler (Ref: 2509-0160, Updated: 2025-09-24, Risk: not provided)
- 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)
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: 10 October 2025
This page is for general guidance. It does not replace legal advice or official guidance from EU or UK authorities.