EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Wood planer and thicknesser Nova “Planer/thicknesser” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00059/22
Summary
The basic insulation (not protected against dirt) is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between live parts (micro switch connector) and earthed metal part (frame) is not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and a user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 61029-2-3.
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Product
- Planer-thicknesser for woodwork, with a rotation of 9000 RPM/Min and 230V power. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The basic insulation (not protected against dirt) is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between live parts (micro switch connector) and earthed metal part (frame) is not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and a user could receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 61029-2-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Repairing the defect
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2022
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