EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric wheelbarrow — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02106/26
Summary
The plug has no fuse, which could lead to the plug overheating and catching fire in the event of a fault. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Electric wheelbarrow
- Name / model
- Electric Wheelbarrow · FUYUANG/FY4381500
- Category
- Machinery
- Red, battery-powered electronically assisted wheelbarrow.
What is the risk?
- The plug has no fuse, which could lead to the plug overheating and catching fire in the event of a fault. 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: Unknown
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