Injuries Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0231/06 |
| Brand | "Work it" |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 28 April 2006 |
Risk Description
Product presents a danger from flying fragments. The hammer head is made of cast iron rather than forged tool steel as required. The head may shatter or split in use and flying fragments could cause permanent injury.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Distribution voluntarily discontinued by the supplier.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Hammer "Work it" Name: Engineer’s hammer, 300 g.Type/model: Art.-No.: 10301, EAN 8714892103016.Description: Product bears GS label which according to TÜV Rheinland does not correspond to the product (misuse of the mark).