Product Safety Report: EmdTOOL Cordless Drill sold via Amazon (2603-0013)
Product Safety Report for EmdTOOL Cordless Drill presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: EmdTOOL Cordless Drill sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the insulation may break down during normal use.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Drill/Drivers (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co, Ltd |
| Charger model | TZ-C03AE |
| Drill model | BP-WZ-DRILL-EMD-D |
| Battery | YC01 |
| Product carton identifiers | WP1UK, RVG8926-251009-0019-78, WZWFSZ1-10-18, G8926-B4874294464, BP-WZ-DRILL-EMD-D |
| Amazon ASIN | B0DGG9JCLH |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A cordless drill with 21v power supply, battery charger and carry case. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the insulation may break down during normal use. If the user touches the metal part of the casing while the item is switched on and the insulation has failed, they may receive an electric shock. The product plug also does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 and will not make a secure connection to the plug socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0013
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards