Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 24 Sep 2026
SR/02672/26
Bowose drill stopped at the EU border over electric-shock risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Bowose drill) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Rechargeable drill with wall plug and lithium-ion batteries.
- Brand
- Bowose
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- FG0004392571E
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Electric shock
The product's insulation is insufficient and the product could break down over time, causing accessible metal parts to become live. The user could touch those live parts and receive an electric shock.
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/02672/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.