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Product Safety Report: Mimajor 12.6V Cordless Drill (2210-0084)

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Published3 November 2022

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Mimajor 12.6V Cordless Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer of the charger is of a poor internal build quality.

Product description

Summary Product: Mimajor 12.6V Cordless Drill Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the transformer of the charger being of a poor internal build quality with insufficient creepage and clearances. As a result, over time the internal components may dislodge and move, allowing the product to short circuit. Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). The product has been destroyed at the border. Product information Type Machinery – Cordless Drill Barcode X001H5YLUP Amazon ASIN B09DG9CPY5 Country of Origin China Product Description Cordless rechargeable battery drill, including a charger and accessories in a carry case Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to the transformer of the charger being of a poor internal build quality with insufficient creepage and clearances. As a result, over time the internal components may dislodge and move, allowing the product to short circuit. The plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363, meaning the user may touch the live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from a socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). The product has been destroyed at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0084 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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