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Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for Hinsinc Cordless Drill presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- S500005000530101858
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- YH-2120 (Charger)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 157137256084
What to do now
Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2508-0161). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Hinsinc Cordless Drill presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) pin is too long. This creates a gap between the socket and the live pins which could allow the user to access live parts and receive an electric shock. There are poor quality connections internally, and the product also failed the electrical strength test. Improvements are required to documentation and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0161
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black and blue handheld cordless drill with charger.
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Questions
Why has Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay been reported?
Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Hinsinc Cordless Drill sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
