Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 29, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Cordless screwdriver
Brand: Hecht
Country: Hungary
Hazards: Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #OR/00074/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Cordless screwdriver |
| Brand | Hecht |
| Country | Hungary |
| Case Number | OR/00074/26 |
| Hazard | Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record
Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate alert with case number OR/00074/26 concerns a cordless screwdriver manufactured in Czechia and notified by Hungary. The product is identified as a Hecht Cordless Screwdriver, operating with a 3.6V built-in Li-ion battery that can be charged using the provided power supply adaptor. The recall was initiated on 25 March 2025, when the measure entered into force. The distributor was ordered to withdraw the product from the market.
Affected Products
– Product: Cordless screwdriver
– Brand: Hecht
– Name: Cordless Screwdriver
– Type/Model Numbers: 1240, S018
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 8595614928861928861
– Country of Origin: Czechia
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
Hazard Information
The danger associated with this product is burns. According to the recall notice, the battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. As a result, the product can overheat and cause burns to the user or bystander.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133-2.
The risk level is classified as Other risk levels (not high or serious risk, but nevertheless the product poses a hazard).
Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify any direct instructions for consumers. The only action recorded is a measure ordered to the distributor. Consumers who own this Hecht cordless screwdriver (models 1240 or S018) are advised to refer to the official recall notice or contact the distributor for further guidance. No explicit consumer action – such as stopping use, returning the product, or contacting the manufacturer – is stated in the source data.
Official Remedy
The measure ordered is withdrawal of the product from the market, effective from 25 March 2025. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. No remedy such as refund, replacement, or repair is mentioned in the recall notice. The scope of the remedy is limited to removal from sale and distribution channels.
Contact Information
Not specified in the recall notice. No recall website, phone number, email address, or other contact details are provided in the source data. Consumers seeking additional information should consult the EU Safety Gate portal using the alert reference number OR/00074/26 or the direct link:
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Cordless screwdriver?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #OR/00074/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Cordless screwdriver?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Cordless screwdriver?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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for complete details and official instructions.