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REDLINE impact drill — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 13, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of fire because the internal wiring is unfixed therefore short-circuits may occur and the machine caught fire during the thermal test. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product has a red plastic cover, while the drive gear house has a silver metal cover with a black rubber insert at the grip. The machine is supplied with a quick-chuck, thus the machine can be tightened with the hand. Main parts of the device: mains plug (FY-007; 16A; 250V; VDE); mains cable (H05VV-F; 2x0,75mm2 YONKANG ZHIYING CABLE AND WIRE FACTORY; VDE); switch+speed regulator unit (FA2-6/1BEK; 6(6)A; 250V~; 5E4; TÜV) and motor without inscriptions. Technical specification: 230V~; 50Hz; 910W; 0-2800r/min; 13mm; Class II.

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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