EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Bedding machine Bobman “Selfload” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00856/25
Summary
The machine lacks an operator protection structure and a restraint system. As a result, if the machine overturns, there is a significant crushing hazard between the machine and the ground. The machine’s unstable construction further increases the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Self-loading bedding and cleaning machine, for agriculture stables. Product sold online, in particular via https://bobman.dk.
What is the risk?
- The machine lacks an operator protection structure and a restraint system. As a result, if the machine overturns, there is a significant crushing hazard between the machine and the ground. The machine’s unstable construction further increases the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 17/02/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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