Product Safety Report: Hammer Drill sold via Amazon (2505-0183)

Product Safety Report for Hammer Drill sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Hammer Drill

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not have the facility for a fuse.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Machinery – Hammer Drills (Powered)
Amazon identifiers X0025YWTI3, FBA15K16FJDPU000002
Country of Origin China
Product Description A hammer drill with lithium battery components and wall plug for charging.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not have the facility for a fuse. There is therefore no protection for the product under fault conditions. The product also presents a risk of electric shock, as the dimensions of the plug can allow access to live parts when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket. Improvements are also required to marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2505-0183

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 3 June 2025