Injuries Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0303/06 |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 9 June 2006 |
Risk Description
The hammer-head is made of cast iron thereby causing a risk of breaking. In the test, even a small amount of force bent the shaft. The rubber grip can easily be removed by hand.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Confiscation of the products ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal of the product from the market by the supplierDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Claw hammer, roofing hammerType/number of model: EAN 8711295099397.Claw hammer with curved nail claw, polished hammer-head, chrome shaft and black rubber grip, total length approximately. 29 cm.