EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Pin nailer Kamsin “Gaug Pneumatic Micro Headless Pin Nailer” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00024/25
Summary
The safety interlock can be easily removed by hand with no extra tools required. Without a safety guard around the trigger it could fire a projectile inadvertently, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive
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Product
- Pin nailer gun in black and orange. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The safety interlock can be easily removed by hand with no extra tools required. Without a safety guard around the trigger it could fire a projectile inadvertently, causing injuries. 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: 23/07/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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