Jusfit Hammer Drill Fire Risk, Import Rejected at Border
Summary
The import of Jusfit Hammer Drill (model ZDH-26) has been rejected at the UK border due to a serious risk of fire. The plug was fitted with a fuse link that does not conform to BS 1362 requirements and lacks granular filler, which could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. The enforcement action was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards.
“The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug was fitted with a fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362 and lacks any granular filler.”
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The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) rejected the import of Jusfit Hammer Drill (model ZDH-26, plug model LP-60L) at the UK border. The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug fuse link does not conform to BS 1362 requirements and lacks granular filler, which is required to ensure safe operation under fault conditions. The mains plug also fails BS 1363 dimensional requirements and may not make a secure socket connection. The product is non-compliant with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Importers, manufacturers, and retailers of powered machinery with electrical plugs should review their supply chains to ensure all products meet UK electrical safety requirements. Specifically, fuse links must comply with BS 1362 (including granular filler requirements) and plugs must meet BS 1363 dimensional standards. Trading Standards has flagged this product under PSD notification 2604-0032.
What to do next
- The import has been rejected at the border
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Product Safety Report: Jusfit Hammer Drill (2604-0032)
Product Safety Report for Jusfit Hammer Drill presenting a serious risk of fire.
From: Office for Product Safety and Standards Published 24 April 2026 Alert type: Product safety report Risk level: Serious Product category: Machinery Measure type: Import rejected at border Recall/alert date: 24 April 2026
Summary
Product: Jusfit Hammer Drill
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug was fitted with a fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362 and lacks any granular filler.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Kit (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Justfit |
| Model | ZDH-26 |
| Plug model | LP-60L |
| Product carton identifiers | RVG15096-251127-0001-158 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black and yellow lithium battery powered hammer drill supplied with charger and wall plug. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug was fitted with a fuse link which does not conform to the requirements of BS 1362 and lacks any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and may not make a secure connection with the socket. Improvements to documentation and markings are required.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0032
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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Published 24 April 2026
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