FEIN and Slugger and Slugger by FEIN Fein Core Drills KBC 35 and KBB 60 (later renamed KBB 60 X) and Spare Parts
Official notice
24 Apr 2020
Last checked
24 Apr 2020
An official ACCC notice concerns FEIN and Slugger and Slugger by FEIN Fein Core Drills KBC 35 and KBB 60 (later renamed KBB 60 X) and Spare Parts. Asbestos fibres may be released when the drill is in use or the affected gasket is broken. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause a range of serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Published 2020-04-24.
What to do now
Consumers with affected products should immediately cease using the product and contact Fein to arrange the collection of the product, and either a refund or a replacement drill, depending on the model. All affected drills must be collected immediately, taped with a commercially available, reinforced fabric adhesive tape in the affected sealing area and stored in protected, secured containers, for example in the original case. IMPORTANT: Protective gloves and disposable dust respirators (type FFP2 at minimum) must be worn. After use these must be stored in the protected, closed container together with the drill. Under no circumstances should you open the casing of the drills yourself. Consumers can check if their product is affected, register for product collection, and register for a refund or replacement, at www.fein.com.au/magdrill_care For more information, consumers can contact magdrill_care_au@fein.com
Recall number
e90178b6-b09b-4b4c-9b2b-9ee5a634b05b
Official notice
2020-04-24
The hazard
The hazard
Asbestos fibres may be released when the drill is in use or the affected gasket is broken. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause a range of serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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