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Vevor Diamond Core Drill RD-160 — electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskElectric shockJun 30, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Vevor Diamond Core Drill RD-160 — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Vevor Diamond Core Drill RD-160 — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as when tested, a cable had been trapped and damaged in two places during assembly. Over time and multiple uses the wires inside the product could become dislodged and move, causing the already damaged internal cable to expose the inside copper wire. If the copper wire becomes live, this make accessible live parts live and give the user an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Yellow and grey diamond core power drill with black power supply cord and plug, packaged in black carry case.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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