EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Circular saw RTRMAX — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0323/18
Summary
The mechanical strength of the enclosure is inadequate. The enclosure can break leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
- Circular saw, packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The mechanical strength of the enclosure is inadequate. The enclosure can break leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2017
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