EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Vehicle lift — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0428/16
Summary
null The automatic mechanical locking system for the carrying arms has elongated holes and there is consequently a risk that it can disengage. The locking of the system is dependent on a thorough adjustment and tightening which will foreseeably not be done during normal use. If the carrying arms move from the supporting position during use the vehicle can fall and crush the user.One fatal accident reported.The…
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Product
Vehicle lift
- Name / model
- QJY-B4000
- Category
- Machinery
- Vehicle lift, intended for the wheel-free lifting of vehicles up to 4000 kg.
What is the risk?
- null The automatic mechanical locking system for the carrying arms has elongated holes and there is consequently a risk that it can disengage. The locking of the system is dependent on a thorough adjustment and tightening which will foreseeably not be done during normal use. If the carrying arms move from the supporting position during use the vehicle can fall and crush the user.One fatal accident reported.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1493.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2016
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