EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Car pressure washer MDHL “MDHL Electric Car Washing Machine” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03465/25
Summary
The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The insulation may become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- An electric car pressure washer with lithium-ion battery, charger, and accessories.
What is the risk?
- The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. The insulation may become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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