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Machinery — electric shock & fire risk (0539/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesAug 25, 2006

Hazard

The product poses a risk of:- <u>electric shock</u> because during thermal test, in the course of normal operation the insulations damaged causing a breakdown between the accessible metal parts and live parts;- <u>fire</u> because the mains cable cannot be fixed firmly in the connecting terminals; during the thermal test, the product emitted smoke and flame and stopped;- <u>injury</u> because the instructions for use do not contain the majority of provisions required for the safe use and certain provisions are unclear or contain contradictory instructions (e.g., maintenance instructions that may be dangerous in the lack of expertise or proper tools).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 “MAN’S FRIEND”.Type/model: Unknown.

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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