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Smilovii Electric Drill sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockSold on AmazonDec 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Smilovii Electric Drill sold via Amazon — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the mains plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 as the earth pin was too small. As the product does not provide the required level of earthing protection required, the user may receive an electric shock when a fault occurs. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, or the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Destruction of the product. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A black and blue electric drill with charger in a 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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