Yongkang Yongchang cordless drill sold via Amazon: risk of electric shock and fire
The drill's power supply does not provide adequate electrical isolation between the mains input and DC output, and its mains plug cannot make a secure connection with the socket, which could cause overheating and fire.
What to do
The notice says the import has been rejected at the border. The notice does not give other instructions for the public.
Notice details
- Product
- Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co Ltd Cordless Drill sold via Amazon
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as the power supply does not provide adequate electrical isolation between the mains input and DC output.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2610-0235
- Manufacturer: Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co Ltd
- Alert date
- November 6, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- November 6, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 6, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Safety Report: Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co Ltd Cordless Drill sold via Amazon (2610-0235)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Import rejected at the border
- Summary
- Product: Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co Ltd Cordless Drill sold via Amazon Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as the power supply does not provide adequate electrical isolation between the mains input and DC output. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type: Machinery - Drill/Drivers (Powered) Manufacturer: Yongkang Yongchang Electric Tools Co Ltd Adaptor model: HGFS210100 Battery pack model: YC01 Amazon product identifiers: X001XXUPER, FBA15M1MHGNLU000034 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Red and black cordless drill for drilling and driving screws, supplied in a black carry case with a battery pack, power adaptor and accessories. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of electric shock as the power supply does not provide adequate electrical isolation between the mains input and DC output. A breakdown of the reinforced insulation occurred during electric strength testing, which could result in hazardous mains voltages becoming accessible at the DC output. The mains plug also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This could lead to the plug overheating and igniting, causing a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD notification number: 2610-0235 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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