EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric saw JUSFIT “Cordless Reciprocating Saw” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00277/25
Summary
The clearance and creepage distance between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. This can lead the product to overheat and ignite, or to accessible metal parts becoming live. Moreover, the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is too small. This increases the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- A cordless reciprocating saw with lithium battery power supply.
What is the risk?
- The clearance and creepage distance between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. This can lead the product to overheat and ignite, or to accessible metal parts becoming live. Moreover, the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is too small. This increases the risk of 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: 11/11/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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