Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of entrapment and injuries as there is inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandPearson
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of entrapment and injuries as there is inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine.
- Corrective action: The manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, has been instructed not to supply further machines until they can ensure the machines are compliant.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Shearing Machine
- Brand
- Pearson
- Model
- ZYS-6X3200
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Powered guillotine, used for cutting thin metal sheets.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product has inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine. The machine user could access these moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or crushing or impact injury.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- HSE has instructed the manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, not to supply any further machines until they can ensure that the machines conform to the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2510-0199
- Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
What to do
- The manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, has been instructed not to supply further machines until they can ensure the machines are compliant.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Shearing Machine
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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