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Hammer drill — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJul 4, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hammer drill — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (25/04/2025)

Product description

A hammer drill with lithium battery and wall plug for charging. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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