EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Laser engraving machine Two Trees “Two Trees TT-5.5S / TOTEM S 40W” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00034/22
Summary
The product is not equipped with protective casing, while the protective cap on the laser head always leaves an open gap between the laser head cover and the workpiece when the laser head is at either its highest or lowest possible position. The user’s eyes or a bystander may be exposed to the laser when this is reflected by the workpiece, resulting in damages to the eyes. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Small laser engraving machine (table frame without protective casing). Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B08NDG3P66.
What is the risk?
- The product is not equipped with protective casing, while the protective cap on the laser head always leaves an open gap between the laser head cover and the workpiece when the laser head is at either its highest or lowest possible position. The user’s eyes or a bystander may be exposed to the laser when this is reflected by the workpiece, resulting in damages to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 01/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/01/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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