EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Two-column car lift Longus — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04075/25
Summary
The lift’s mechanical strength and safety devices are insufficient, risking excessive stress under heavy or uneven loads. This could cause the vehicle to fall, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 1493.
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Product
- Two-column car lift with up to 4 500 kg load-bearing capacity/vehicle mass. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique identifier: 145365604533)
What is the risk?
- The lift’s mechanical strength and safety devices are insufficient, risking excessive stress under heavy or uneven loads. This could cause the vehicle to fall, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 1493.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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