June 8, 2026 — A consumer has reported a concerning incident involving a Mini tiller cordless SY 818, manufactured by Shenzhen Qianhai Yize E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dba Degge. The incident describes the recharger for the tiller overheating significantly, causing a burn to the user’s hand and prompting fears of a potential fire hazard.
Product Details
Product Type: Mini tiller cordless
Incident Overview
The incident occurred on May 16, 2026, when a consumer attempted to recharge the battery of a new Degge SY 818 cordless mini tiller. After plugging the recharger into a wall outlet and allowing it to charge for approximately 10 minutes, the consumer went to unplug it. Upon contact, the recharger was found to be extremely hot, resulting in a burn to the consumer’s hand. The heat was so intense that the consumer was unable to remove the recharger directly and had to use a rag to safely disconnect it from the wall socket. The consumer expressed serious concern that if the recharger had been left plugged in for an extended period, it could have posed a significant fire hazard.
Safety Concerns
This incident raises several serious safety concerns related to the Degge SY 818 cordless mini tiller’s recharger:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is thermal burns. An overheated recharger can cause severe skin burns upon contact, as experienced by the consumer in this report.
- Long-term Risks: The extreme heat generated by the recharger strongly indicates an electrical malfunction or design flaw. Such excessive heat, especially if sustained over time, can ignite nearby flammable materials such as curtains, furniture, or carpeting, leading to a serious house fire.
- Property Damage Potential: A fire originating from a defective recharger could cause extensive property damage, ranging from minor scorch marks to the complete destruction of a home and its contents.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using or charging the Degge SY 818 cordless mini tiller could be affected. This includes homeowners, gardeners, or anyone operating the device. Children or pets in the vicinity of an overheating charger are also at risk.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Degge SY 818 cordless mini tiller, please take the following actions immediately to ensure your safety and prevent potential harm:
- Stop Use Immediately: If you own a Degge SY 818 mini tiller, discontinue using the product and its recharger immediately. Do not attempt to charge the battery.
- Check Your Product: Verify if your mini tiller is the Degge SY 818 model. This information can usually be found on the product itself, the battery, or the charger, as well as on the product packaging or purchase receipt.
- Do Not Attempt to Recharge: If your charger exhibits any signs of overheating, emits a burning smell, or shows visible damage, do not plug it in or attempt to use it.
- Unplug with Caution: If the recharger is currently plugged in and hot, unplug it carefully using an insulated material (like a thick cloth or towel) and ensure you do not touch any exposed metal parts.
- Report the Incident: If you experience a similar issue or any other safety concern with this product, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps identify hazardous products and protect other consumers.
- Retain Product and Packaging: Keep the product, charger, and any original packaging or documentation. This information may be crucial for investigations or potential recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.