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Sports Tutor Inc Tennis Tower tennis ball serving machine — electric shock & entrapment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockEntrapmentApr 5, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Sports Tutor Inc Tennis Tower tennis ball serving machine — electric shock & entrapment risk

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Hazard

Fluid ingress is possible through the hopper and ball entry point. In addition, the rotating feed unit is unguarded. Inadequate protection leads to a risk of electric shock and entrapment which may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 60204 and EN 12100.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Distributor (20/07/2018)

Product description

The tennis ball serving machine is powered via mains electric. It is made of black plastic with a hopper on top to hold tennis balls.

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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