Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 31 Mar 2026
SR/00957/26
Hinsinc electric drill stopped at the EU border over electric-shock risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Hinsinc electric drill) after it was found to pose an electric-shock and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Blue drill with attached wall plug.
- Brand
- Hinsinc
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Electric shockFire
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00957/26
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