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Grass and bush shear Ferrex “Akku Gras- und Strauchschere” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00064/20
Summary
The grass and bush shear might start automatically after the battery is inserted. If the user touches the blade when inserting the battery it might lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-15, EN ISO 10517, EN 60335-1, EN 50636-2-94, EN 62233.
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Product
- Grass and bush shear , nominal voltage 20V d.c., works with active energy Li-ION battery system.
- Recall information: https://www.hofer.at/de/informationen/produktrueckruf.html
What is the risk?
- The grass and bush shear might start automatically after the battery is inserted. If the user touches the blade when inserting the battery it might lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-15, EN ISO 10517, EN 60335-1, EN 50636-2-94, EN 62233.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2020
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