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Machinery — electric shock & fire risk (0536/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesAug 25, 2006

Hazard

The product poses a risk of:- <u>electric shock</u> because the wires in the surroundings of the switch are unfixed and can get pinched;- <u>fire</u> because during the thermal test, after 4,5 minutes the machine started to operate at fluctuating speed, then emitted smoke and flame and stopped;- <u>injury</u> because the instructions for use do not contain provisions required for the safe use (e.g. applicable extension cord in case of outdoor use, use of ear-protector required for operation).This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the European Standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Electric drilling machine “POWER GT”Type/model: PG-ID0 (ZIJ-13T)1200W).

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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