EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Construction telehandlers DIECI “Argani di sollevamento (solo materiali)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00385/20
Summary
In some cases, a defect in an inner ring of the winches may affect the safety conditions of the machinery, causing the suspended load to suddenly fall during normal use of the machinery. Since the machinery operating with these winches is used on different types of construction sites, there may be serious damage to persons and/or property if the load falls. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
- Lifting winches as interchangeable equipment intended for use on fixed or rotating telehandlers. Lifting capabilities of the winches: 3, 4 and 5 tonnes
What is the risk?
- In some cases, a defect in an inner ring of the winches may affect the safety conditions of the machinery, causing the suspended load to suddenly fall during normal use of the machinery. Since the machinery operating with these winches is used on different types of construction sites, there may be serious damage to persons and/or property if the load falls. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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