EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
3D printer CTC “Bizer Dual Extruder 3D Drucker MK8” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1901/18
Summary
The instructions for use in the national language are missing and insulation is lacking on the lower part of the device. User may touch live parts of the product and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
3D printer — CTC
- Brand
- CTC
- Name / model
- Bizer Dual Extruder 3D Drucker MK8 · Win-Tinten Schwarz Plug & Play 3D Drucker
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 3D printer for home use in the hobby sector. The product has been exclusively sold online (via eBay).
What is the risk?
- The instructions for use in the national language are missing and insulation is lacking on the lower part of the device. User may touch live parts of the product and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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