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Nova Planer/thicknesser wood planer and thicknesser — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockApr 15, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Nova Planer/thicknesser wood planer and thicknesser — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Nova Planer/thicknesser wood planer and thicknesser — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Stop of sales — Manufacturer (16/02/2022)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (16/02/2022)
  • Repairing the defect — Manufacturer (16/02/2022)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (16/02/2022)

Product description

Planer-thicknesser for woodwork, with a rotation of 9000 RPM/Min and 230V power. Product sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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