EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Pin nailer Kamsin “Gauge Heavy Duty Pneumatic Concrete T Nailer” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00027/25
Summary
The trigger block of the product can be easily removed by hand with no additional tools required. Without an adequate safety guard around the trigger, the product can fire a projectile inadvertently and cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Micro headless pin nailer in black and orange. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The trigger block of the product can be easily removed by hand with no additional tools required. Without an adequate safety guard around the trigger, the product can fire a projectile inadvertently and cause 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/06/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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