United KingdomGoywato Cordless Impact Driver model TWID001 (power adaptor model 12600; Amazon IDs X002G1JRE9 and FBA15LBBT1TKU000006) is a cordless impact driver supplied with a UK plug and accessories. It was reported to present a high risk of electric shock because the UK plug does not meet BS 1363 dimensional requirements and cannot make a secure connection, and it may overheat and present a fire risk; it does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Imports of the product were rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Goywato Cordless Impact Driver presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Type: Machinery - Impact Drivers (Powered)
Brand: Goywato
Model: TWID001
Power Adaptor Model: 12600
Amazon Product Identifiers: X002G1JRE9, FBA15LBBT1TKU000006
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Cordless impact driver with wall plug and accessories.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0190
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock because the UK plug supplied with the product does not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. This could lead to the user receiving an electric shock when plugging in and using the product. The product could also overheat whilst in use, presenting a risk of fire.
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 and destroyed.
The official notice
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