EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Garden tools SHINDAIWA “Trimmer, Multi–tool Power Head” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1929/12
Summary
null High temperature generated in the catalytic converter set in the exhaust silencer can cause the exhaust silencer to overheat. This can result in burns to the operator if the arms or another part of the body touch the exhaust silencer whilst it is hot. The exhaust silencer cover may melt and catch fire.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Trimmer multi–tool.
What is the risk?
- null High temperature generated in the catalytic converter set in the exhaust silencer can cause the exhaust silencer to overheat. This can result in burns to the operator if the arms or another part of the body touch the exhaust silencer whilst it is hot. The exhaust silencer cover may melt and catch fire.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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