EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric drill Hinsinc “Hinsinc Drill” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00957/26
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. Moreover, the plug fuse does not contain a ballast. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Blue drill with attached wall plug.
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. Moreover, the plug fuse does not contain a ballast. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode, leading to a fire. 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: 09/12/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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