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Hand tools — injuries risk (0211/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesApr 14, 2006

Hazard

Product presents a danger from detaching parts. The hammer-head is made of cast iron rather than the required forged tool steel. In the practical test the hammer-head broke in several places after only a few blows and the pieces flew through the air.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor — Other

Product description

Hammer "Carpenter’s hammer, claw hammer"(Work it). Description: Claw hammer with curved nail claws, polished hammer-head, black with chrome shaft and green handle, yellow and orange "Work-It" sticker on chrome shaft, cleft claws, total length 292 mm.

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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