EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Trailer with woodchipper Timberwolf — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0694/18
Summary
The steel used for the trailer's chassis may be inadequate. This could result in the trailer becoming unstable when the woodchipper is used, causing injuries to users of the woodchipper.
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Product
Trailer with woodchipper — Timberwolf
- Brand
- Timberwolf
- Name / model
- TW 230DHB Woodchipper Trailer
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Special purpose trailer fitted with a woodchipper.
- Production dates: Specific trailers built from 29/08/2014 onwards.
What is the risk?
- The steel used for the trailer's chassis may be inadequate. This could result in the trailer becoming unstable when the woodchipper is used, causing injuries to users of the woodchipper.
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: 08/05/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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