EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Stone polisher AL-FA — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01084/20
Summary
The product can operate with fluid running through it but lacks the compulsory residual current protection device.Consequently, if liquid gets in contact with live parts, the product would not stop working and the user could touch live parts, increasing the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60745-1 and EN…
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Product
- Mains powered angle grinder with built-in water inlet and a circular blade suitable for for stone and other material polishing.
What is the risk?
- The product can operate with fluid running through it but lacks the compulsory residual current protection device.Consequently, if liquid gets in contact with live parts, the product would not stop working and the user could touch live parts, increasing the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60745-1 and EN 60745-2-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2020
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