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Lawn mower Honda “Miimo” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03112/24
Summary
A manufacturing defect in the obstruction/lift sensor's mount shaft can cause the sensor to become stuck and fail to detect obstacles. Users or bystanders, including children, can cut themselves while handling the robot if the collision/lift sensor stops working. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1 and EN 50636-2-107.
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Product
Lawn mower — Honda
- Brand
- Honda
- Name / model
- Miimo · HRM1000, HRM1500, HRM2500 , HRM4000
- Batch number(s)
- From MCJF-1000031 to MCJF-1005100 (HRM1000)From MCKF-1000010 to MCKF-1003129 (HRM1500)From MCLF-1000011 to MCLF-1003702 (HRM1500 Live)From MCMF-1000002 to MCMF-1001631 (HRM2500 )From MCMF-1001692 to MCMF-1002081 (HRM2500)From MCNF-1000046 to MCNF-1002691 (HRM2500 Live)From MCPF-1000050 to MCPF-10032
- Category
- Machinery
- White robotic lawn mower.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- A manufacturing defect in the obstruction/lift sensor's mount shaft can cause the sensor to become stuck and fail to detect obstacles. Users or bystanders, including children, can cut themselves while handling the robot if the collision/lift sensor stops working. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1 and EN 50636-2-107.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/07/2024
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