EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Wedge splitter machine Timco — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00034/23
Summary
The joints for the hydraulic hoses and hose suspensions are prone to leaks. Such leakages can cause high pressure toxic hydraulic fluid to penetrate through skin and cause local or wider damage to muscles and organs. Moreover, a loosening hydraulic hose may cause a whiplash effect and hit the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 609-1…
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Product
- Red and black wedge splitter on wheels. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The joints for the hydraulic hoses and hose suspensions are prone to leaks. Such leakages can cause high pressure toxic hydraulic fluid to penetrate through skin and cause local or wider damage to muscles and organs. Moreover, a loosening hydraulic hose may cause a whiplash effect and hit the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 609-1 and EN 4413.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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