EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Manual gear chain hoist Vevor — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00168/26
Summary
There is no information on the minimum load for automatic brake closure. This means loads could drop unexpectedly during use, causing serious injuries to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Manual gear chain hoist — Vevor
- Brand
- Vevor
- Name / model
- Manual Gear Chain Hoist · HS0.75-3
- Category
- Hand tools
- Manual gear chain hoist.
What is the risk?
- There is no information on the minimum load for automatic brake closure. This means loads could drop unexpectedly during use, causing serious injuries to users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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