Cordless screwdriver Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The notifying country of Hungary has issued a recall for a cordless screwdriver manufactured under the brand Hecht. The recall was ordered on 25 March 2025 and is identified by case number OR/00074/26. The product is classified under the Machinery category and is intended for consumer use. The recall notice states that the product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133-2.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Cordless screwdriver
– Brand: Hecht
– Name: Cordless Screwdriver
– Type/Model Number: 1240, S018
– Barcode: 8595614928861928861
– Country of Origin: Czechia
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: The product is a cordless screwdriver operating with a 3.6V built-in Li-ion battery, which can be charged with the provided power supply adaptor.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Burns.” The specific danger described is: “The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can overheat and cause burns.” The product is also noted as not complying with the Machinery Directive and the European standard EN 62133-2. No other hazard types (such as fire or strangulation) are explicitly stated in the source data; the only risk type listed in the source is “Burns.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is a “Withdrawal of the product from the market.” The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the “Distributor.” The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product they already own. Consumers are advised to check the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference number OR/00074/26) for any further updates or instructions that may be issued by the distributor or national authorities.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force for this measure is 25 March 2025. The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or repair remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product. The type of economic operator responsible for implementing the measure is the Distributor.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: OR/00074/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099221
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– Country of Origin: Czechia
– Brand: Hecht
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the distributor from whom they purchased the product for further information regarding the withdrawal.

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