EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Trolley jack Einhell “Rangierwagenheber” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1839/14
Summary
null The trolley jack is not strong enough and can deform under load if it is used on a slightly irregular or uneven surface. This may lead to the load falling, causing injuries to the user or someone nearby.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1494.
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Product
- Two-tonne trolley jack, blue
What is the risk?
- null The trolley jack is not strong enough and can deform under load if it is used on a slightly irregular or uneven surface. This may lead to the load falling, causing injuries to the user or someone nearby.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1494.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2014
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