EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Lawn mower NAC “Gasoline lawn mower” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02140/25
Summary
The retention time of the cutting element is too long, the rotating cutting element is accessible while the lawn mower operates which may cause feet injuries to the user in case of contact with the cutting element. Insufficient protection may cause parts to be ejected from under the mower while the machine operates increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
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Product
- Gasoline lawn mower.
What is the risk?
- The retention time of the cutting element is too long, the rotating cutting element is accessible while the lawn mower operates which may cause feet injuries to the user in case of contact with the cutting element. Insufficient protection may cause parts to be ejected from under the mower while the machine operates increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the standard EN 5395-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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