EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Meat grinder Bosfor — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03138/24
Summary
The user’s hand or fingers can easily access the feed screw. If the grinder is in use their fingers or hand can be crushed or severed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machine Directive nor with the European standard EN 12331.
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Product
Meat grinder — Bosfor
- Brand
- Bosfor
- Name / model
- UKMS-32PT
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Meat grinder with stainless steel head. Voltage: 220-240V, frequency: 50-60Hz, power: 550 W.
What is the risk?
- The user’s hand or fingers can easily access the feed screw. If the grinder is in use their fingers or hand can be crushed or severed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machine Directive nor with the European standard EN 12331.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 23/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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