Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 8 May 2026
SR/01406/26
Pressure washer stopped at the EU border over electric-shock risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Pressure washer) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black and red cordless pressure washer gun with rechargeable battery and a wall plug for charging. The product is supplied with accessories including a plastic removable soap container, a submersible pump and a grey hose pipe. Other product identifiers: EH1UK, RVG1995-260119-0001-47, 1501072-3, G1995-V9192574506. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FH2WJYG9).
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
There is insufficient creepage and clearance distance in the product's transformer and the product has insufficient insulation. The user can therefore access live parts and receive an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01406/26
View official notice ↗
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