Hammer drill

The plug does not have the facility for a fuse. In the event of a fault, the product could catch fire. Moreover, due to the dimensions of the plug, the user may access live parts when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Published: 04 July 2025
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 25/04/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02456/25

Classification

Category: Machinery
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

A hammer drill with lithium battery and wall plug for charging. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.