Cordless electric drill / driver "Cordless Lithium-ion Drill Driver 18V"
27th August 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model:
Model No: CP5002.
Barcode: 5051747509931.
The recall concerns all units with model number CP5002.
Description: Cordless electric drill / driver. Powered by lithium-ion battery (sold separately). Requires mains charger (sold separately).
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Fire
The products pose a risk of fire because during very heavy use or when the motor is stalled, the internal switch contacts become hot causing the case to melt in the vicinity of the switch. There is no thermal trip to cut the load to the switch in stall/high load conditions. In extreme situations the casing can catch fire.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.
Notifying Country:
United Kingdom
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
27th August 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
