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Electric shock, Injuries Machinery Serious risk

Impact drill. was recalled on 12 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1045/07. Electric shock, Injuries risk reported by Hungary. The product poses :- serious risk of electric shock because when replacing the main cable the internal wiring and brush holders moves from their original position, thus the proper arrangement of the wiring cannot be controlled, they can get pinched between the two plastic parts of the cover, furthermore the live wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts.

Photo of recalled product: Impact drill.
Alert Number1045/07
BrandREDLINE.
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeElectric shock, Injuries
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRL/ID0709-761 Bar code: 9 003 898 400 052.
Published12 October 2007

Risk Description

The product poses :- serious risk of electric shock because when replacing the main cable the internal wiring and brush holders moves from their original position, thus the proper arrangement of the wiring cannot be controlled, they can get pinched between the two plastic parts of the cover, furthermore the live wires can get into contact with accessible metal parts.- moderate risk of injuries because many of the general safety rules are missing in the instructions for use.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product has plastic cover with rubber insert at the grip. Main parts of the device: mains plug (10/16A 250V~ D02 QINOPU+marks of test houses); mains cable (H05VV-F YONGKANG CITY HUAQIANG CABLE AND WIRE FACTORY 2X0,75mm2; VDE); switch including control circuit and selector of direction of rotation (FA2-6/1BEK. The package contains a pair of carbon brush, a 3-m tape-measure and 5 drills. Technical specification: 230V~; 50Hz; 760W; 0-2600r/min; 13mm; Class II.

⚡ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a electric shock, injuries hazard related to Impact drill..

About this risk

This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.

Recommended action

Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.

Who is at risk?

Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

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