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Wedge splitter machine Woodtec — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00035/23
Summary
The area where log splitting takes place is not adequately protected. The product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water, may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 609.
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Product
- Grey horizontal wedge splitter on wheels, brown cardboard box. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The area where log splitting takes place is not adequately protected. The product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water, may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 609.
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: 02/12/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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