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Schlosserhammer 300 g hand tools — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesApr 28, 2006

Hazard

The hammer presents risk of injury because:1) During the tests, the handle of the hammer broke directly beneath the head after three blows. An unsuitable type of wood was used. The head of the hammer flew off. 2) The head is made of cast iron rather than the required forged tool steel. Cast iron is coarse-grained and brittle and therefore totally unsuitable for tools, especially hammers. Defects in the material (flaws and cavities) weaken it even more. When the hammer is used the head can shatter or break, and flying fragments can cause irreversible injuries.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary suspension of sale by retailer — Other

Product description

Hammer "EURO TOOLS" Hammer with wooden handle, bearing GS label of the TÜV Product Service (misuse of label).

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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