United KingdomThe Bowose Rechargeable Drill (brand Bowose) — a rechargeable drill with wall plug and lithium‑ion batteries, identified by SKU FG0004392571E, seller SKU D-WZ-DRILL-BWS-HC, plug/adapter charger HGFS126100 and box code SPEC_FG0004392571E_10_10_1 — is affected. It was stopped because the adapter failed the electrical strength test, meaning insulation could break down over time and accessible metal parts could become live; improvements to information, warnings and instructions are also required. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Bowose Rechargeable Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Machinery - Drill/Drivers (Powered)
Brand: Bowose
SKU: FG0004392571E
Plug/Adapter charger: HGFS126100
Seller SKU: D-WZ-DRILL-BWS-HC
Box Code: SPEC_FG0004392571E_10_10_1
Other product identifiers: PI20265B000000484E
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A rechargeable drill with wall plug and lithium-ion batteries.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0059
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the adapter failed the electrical strength test. The insulation could break down over time, causing accessible metal parts to become live. Improvements are also required to the product’s information, warnings and instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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