EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Hammer drill — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02456/25
Summary
The plug does not have the facility for a fuse. In the event of a fault, the product could catch fire. Moreover, due to the dimensions of the plug, the user may access live parts when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Hammer drill
- Category
- Machinery
- A hammer drill with lithium battery and wall plug for charging. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plug does not have the facility for a fuse. In the event of a fault, the product could catch fire. Moreover, due to the dimensions of the plug, the user may access live parts when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket and receive an electric shock. 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: 25/04/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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