EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Sander Bosch “PSS Series” — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0690/16
Summary
null A breakage in the ventilation wheel could lead to small parts being ejected in the direction of the user leading to puncture wounds and further injuries. Moreover, live parts may become accessible, which could cause an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Green and black sanders.
What is the risk?
- null A breakage in the ventilation wheel could lead to small parts being ejected in the direction of the user leading to puncture wounds and further injuries. Moreover, live parts may become accessible, which could cause an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/12/2015
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