Injuries Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0211/06 |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Published | 14 April 2006 |
Risk Description
Product presents a danger from detaching parts. The hammer-head is made of cast iron rather than the required forged tool steel. In the practical test the hammer-head broke in several places after only a few blows and the pieces flew through the air.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Hammer "Carpenter’s hammer, claw hammer"(Work it). Description: Claw hammer with curved nail claws, polished hammer-head, black with chrome shaft and green handle, yellow and orange "Work-It" sticker on chrome shaft, cleft claws, total length 292 mm.