EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Petrol power generator Rotenbach “Unknown” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1407/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the protection of users against direct contact with live parts is insufficient;- the wiring requirement is not met;- labelling and instructions are insufficient.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 12601.
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Product
- Petrol generator with red tank and black tubular steel frame. The dimensions of the generator are 61 cm x 43 cm x 43.5 cm. It can be started by pull starter or electronic ignition, the power output is 6.5 HP.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the protection of users against direct contact with live parts is insufficient;- the wiring requirement is not met;- labelling and instructions are insufficient.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 12601.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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