EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Machinery
Laser engraving machine Sihao “Fiber laser marking machine” — risk: damage to sight, health risk / other, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02441/26
Summary
The user of the product can have unprotected access to the laser beam during operation, which could cause damage to sightMoreover, due to the scattered radiation emitted by the product during operation, the user and other people could be injured.Additionally, users could be exposed to toxic substances (vapours) which may be generated during the processing of materials and can cause other health risks to the users…
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Product
- Laser engraver for all materials (CNC laser machine)
- Sold online: Amazon(ASIN B0DR2NVK4K) /
What is the risk?
- The user of the product can have unprotected access to the laser beam during operation, which could cause damage to sightMoreover, due to the scattered radiation emitted by the product during operation, the user and other people could be injured.Additionally, users could be exposed to toxic substances (vapours) which may be generated during the processing of materials and can cause other health risks to the users. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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