EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Cordless Drill EmdTOOL “Electric drill” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01048/26
Summary
The insulation is insufficient and may break down during normal use. This could lead to the user touching metal parts of the casing while the item is switched on and receiving an electric shock. The product plug also does not meet the requirements and therefore will not make a secure connection to the plug socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Cordless drill with 21V power supply, battery charger and carry case. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DGG9JCLH).
What is the risk?
- The insulation is insufficient and may break down during normal use. This could lead to the user touching metal parts of the casing while the item is switched on and receiving an electric shock. The product plug also does not meet the requirements and therefore will not make a secure connection to the plug socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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