Cordless screwdriver Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate 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 by the distributor and became effective on 25 March 2025. The product is classified as machinery and is intended for consumer use. The recall action is a withdrawal of the product from the market. The case number assigned to this recall is OR/00074/26.

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

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Burns.” The specific danger is that the battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. As a result, the product can overheat and cause burns. 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.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions directed at consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure ordered is a withdrawal of the product from the market. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the distributor or the notifying authority in Hungary for further guidance. No recall URL or consumer-facing instructions are included in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the notifying authority is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. The date of entry into force of this measure is 25 March 2025. No details regarding a refund, replacement, or repair are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099221
– Case Number: OR/00074/26
– Notifying Country: Hungary
– Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The product is a cordless screwdriver with a built-in 3.6V Li-ion battery.
– The recall is based on non-compliance with the Machinery Directive and European standard EN 62133-2.
– The hazard is specifically related to the absence of a cell temperature monitoring device in the battery management system, leading to a risk of overheating and burns.
– No batch numbers, production dates, or specific consumer contact details are provided in the source data.
– Consumers in Hungary should contact the distributor or local consumer protection authorities for information on how to return or dispose of the product.

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