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AVANT AVANT 600 Series multi-purpose machine — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 21, 2013
Photo from the official notice: AVANT AVANT 600 Series multi-purpose machine — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The machine is not fitted with FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure), therefore when handling objects, there is a risk of crushing (eg. the spine of the operator) if hit by a falling object. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 474-3: 2006+A1:2009.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (26/02/2013)

Product description

Self-propelled earth-moving machinery on wheels, having equipment or attachment (working tool) or both, primarily designed to perform excavation, loading, transportation, drilling, spreading, compacting or trenching of earth, rock and other materials (multi purpose machine).

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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