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VD-TECH Profi electric impact drill — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 21, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the basic insulated wires may come into contact with moving, accessible metal parts, and could therefore be damaged, - insulation of the wires is not sufficient, thus flashover can occur between the live parts and accessible metal parts. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

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

Product description

The outside of the electric drill is red plastic. There is a switch on one side for selecting the material to be drilled. The chuck speed switch has two positions. The direction of rotation can be changed and there is also a locking option for permanent operation. Technical parameters: 230V~; 50Hz; 500W; 1900/2800RPM; 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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