EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Control console for winches Krpan “Winch control units” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01609/26
Summary
The winch may start unintentionally due to magnet displacement in the control console or the influence of moisture, which may result in injuries to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Cable set control box for winch.
- Recall information: https://www.vitli-krpan.com/si/files/default/novice/odpoklic/KRPAN_odpoklic_8.maj_2026_v2.pdfhttps://www.vitli-krpan.com/en/files/default/novice/odpoklic/KRPAN_odpoklic_maj_2026_%20EN.pdfhttps://www.vitli-krpan.com/de/files/default/novice/odpoklic/KRPAN_odpoklic_maj_2026_DE.pdf
What is the risk?
- The winch may start unintentionally due to magnet displacement in the control console or the influence of moisture, which may result in injuries to users. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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