EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Plasterboard lifter Fartools “Lève-plaques LV3350” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00781/25
Summary
The steering wheel of the hoist of the machine is not adequately designed and built, causing a risk of collision with the steering wheel: Additionally, the hoist's steering wheel may rotate at a high speed when the load is lowered if the steering wheel is not held strongly enough and slowed down by the user. This could cause injuries, Moreover, the devices for controlling movements do not function correctly, causing…
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Product
- Black plasterboard lifter with a yellow steering wheel
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-01-0188
What is the risk?
- The steering wheel of the hoist of the machine is not adequately designed and built, causing a risk of collision with the steering wheel: Additionally, the hoist's steering wheel may rotate at a high speed when the load is lowered if the steering wheel is not held strongly enough and slowed down by the user. This could cause injuries, Moreover, the devices for controlling movements do not function correctly, causing risk of injuries to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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