United KingdomThe affected product is a Hinsinc Drill (brand Hinsinc), model UKBT+CJZTZ+05 — a blue drill with an attached wall plug, identified by UV 40, RVG17153-250910-0001-1183 and G17153-B5070784253. It was rejected at the UK border because the insulation can break down during normal use causing a serious electric shock risk, and the plug fuse is counterfeit and may overheat or explode; the product does not meet UK safety regulations.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Hinsinc Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Type: Machinery - Drills - Combination (Powered)
Brand: Hinsinc
Model: UKBT+CJZTZ+05
Product identifiers: UV 40, RVG17153-250910-0001-1183, G17153-B5070784253
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A blue drill with attached wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0199
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the insulation is insufficient and may break down during normal use. This could lead to the user touching metal parts of the casing while the item is switched on and receiving an electric shock. The plug fuse does not contain a ballast and is considered counterfeit. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode.
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
The official notice
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