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Hammer Drill sold via Amazon — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireSold on AmazonJun 2, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hammer Drill sold via Amazon — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hammer Drill sold via Amazon — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not have the facility for a fuse. There is therefore no protection for the product under fault conditions. The product also presents a risk of electric shock, as the dimensions of the plug can allow access to live parts when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket. Improvements are also required to marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

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

A hammer drill with lithium battery components and wall plug for charging.

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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