EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Pressure washer FAI TOP “High Pressure Washer Gun” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01527/26
Summary
When fitted with the needle jet (pencil jet) nozzle, the distance between the trigger and the nozzle is too short. This means that, during use, the hand will be very close to the high‑pressure jet, which may lead to accidental contact with the jet stream, resulting in tissue damage and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Pressure washer — FAI TOP
- Brand
- FAI TOP
- Name / model
- High Pressure Washer Gun · GJA0025-A01
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black high pressure washer gun sold with five different nozzles. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08CV4N5PJ).
- Sold online: Amazon(B08CV4N5PJ) /
What is the risk?
- When fitted with the needle jet (pencil jet) nozzle, the distance between the trigger and the nozzle is too short. This means that, during use, the hand will be very close to the high‑pressure jet, which may lead to accidental contact with the jet stream, resulting in tissue damage and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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