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Colimatic Thera 650 Inox automatic meat packaging machine — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesOct 5, 2023

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is possible to reach moving parts of the machine which can cause injury. The Thera 650 Inox automatic meat packaging machine (serial number 3491) has a set of long cutting blades where access is restricted from below by the design of the machine, from above by an interlocked guard and from upstream by an interlocked guard. Access was possible from downstream via the opening in the adjoining fixed guard and interlocked guard above the blades. The opening is intended to allow egress of the sealed and cut trays. The product does not meet the Essential Health & Safety Requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The machine is no longer manufactured with this design. The manufacturer has been advised of the requirements for placing machinery on the market in Great Britain.

Product safety report

Measures taken

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Product description

An automatic meat packaging machine.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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