Hinsinc Drill
Hinsinc blue drills with attached wall plugs have been recalled because their insulation is insufficient and may fail during normal use, potentially causing electric shock. The plug fuse lacks a ballast, which means it could overheat or explode during a power surge and cause a fire. The product does not meet safety standards and is distributed in Northern Ireland.
- Recalling firm
- Hinsinc
- Product
- Blue drill with attached wall plug. Hinsinc Drill. Defect: 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: 09/12/2025
- Reason
- 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. Moreover, the plug fuse does not contain a ballast. In the event of a surge in power, the plug may overheat and/or explode, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
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