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Mag Pro Power Tools / FLS-001 Log splitter — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 14, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Mag Pro Power Tools / FLS-001 Log splitter — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The two-handed safety switch does not function correctly and the pressure plate moves very quickly. The user could consequently trigger the splitter with only one hand while having the second hand /arm in the trajectory of the pressure plate or close to the wedge, increasing the risk of injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 609-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (17/05/2019)

Product description

Kinetic wedge splitter with a force of 7 tons. The product was 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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