United KingdomThe EmdTOOL Cordless Drill sold via Amazon (model BP-WZ-DRILL-EMD-D; charger TZ-C03AE; battery YC01; Amazon ASIN B0DGG9JCLH; carton identifiers WP1UK, RVG8926-251009-0019-78, WZWFSZ1-10-18, G8926-B4874294464) is affected. It was removed because the insulation may break down during normal use creating a risk of electric shock, the plug does not meet BS 1363 and the product fails to comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for EmdTOOL Cordless Drill presenting a risk of electric shock.
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.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0013
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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 Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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