Core Drills

Category :

Other

Product Name :

FEIN and Slugger and Slugger by FEIN Fein Core Drills KBC 35 and KBB 60 (later renamed KBB 60 X) and Spare Parts

Product Code :

30610055000, 31508314030, 32498611010

Category :

Manufacturer

Supplier Name :

FEIN and Slugger

Status :

Compulsory product recall

Product type :

Foreign country

Remark/Danger :

The core drills and spare parts were installed with a gasket containing asbestos. 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.

Product Location :

Australia

Dangers found :

The core drills and spare parts were installed with a gasket containing asbestos. 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. 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.