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Spectra Stone Melanger — entrapment & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEntrapmentInjuriesSep 19, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Spectra Stone Melanger — entrapment & injuries risk

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Hazard

The machine lid and inspection hatch are not interlocked and can easily be opened while the drum is rotating. The finger/hand of the user can therefore be crushed or entrapped between the rotating drum and grinding wheel or other stationary parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (02/07/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (02/07/2025)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (04/07/2025)

Product description

Stone melanger grinding machine with a speed controller. It consists of an electrically powered rotating drum which moves against a stationary grinding wheel and is used for chocolate, cocoa, nut butter processing, and other grinding needs.

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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