Product Safety Report: Bamse 12v Power Drill sold via Amazon (2310-0047)
Product Safety Report for Bamse 12v Power Drill sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Bamse 12v Power Drill sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Cordless Drill |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bamse |
| Barcode | X002L8O7Y3 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black and red cordless drill supplied with a black case |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance. The product also has poor internal build quality as it featured poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to component legs. The trigger switch did not have any EU approval markings, and there was no thermal protection present in the battery.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0047
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards