EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Sliding compound mitre saw Scheppach — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0064/19
Summary
The power supply of the marking laser is defective. Consequently,when plugged to the mains, the brass housing of the laser might become live, which if touched will lead the user to receive an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Different models of mitre saw mounted on a sliding compound with a marking laser. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The power supply of the marking laser is defective. Consequently,when plugged to the mains, the brass housing of the laser might become live, which if touched will lead the user to receive 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): Providing customers with repair kit
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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