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Electric hammer Black Stone “Poravasara 620W (Electric hammer)” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1357/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the body of the appliance easily breaks and the handle as well as a piece from the lower part of the appliance come loose. Consequently it is possible to come into contact with live parts. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
Electric hammer — Black Stone
- Brand
- Black Stone
- Name / model
- Poravasara 620W (Electric hammer) · Type N°: 22675
- Batch number(s)
- Manufactured: 2/2012 / EAN Code: 6 438022 226759
- Category
- Machinery
- Technical information: 230V, 50Hz, 620W, 800min-1, diameter of drill bit for concrete 26mm, Class II.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because the body of the appliance easily breaks and the handle as well as a piece from the lower part of the appliance come loose. Consequently it is possible to come into contact with live parts. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2013
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