J&J Conversions F1 Low Approach Slide Bed Recovery Vehicle Model 4T-AF1 — falls risk

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries due to the green auto-tilt lever. This lever operates a hydraulic ram to raise and tilt the slide bed during deployment. When the Green Lever is released, the bed does not hold in the raised position and falls under its own weight back to the chassis. The tilt system is also not fitted with devices to prevent a gravity fall or uncontrolled movement in the event of hydraulic failure. A risk of serious injury to operators and other persons may arise from impact with the slide bed, or from crushing between the slide bed and vehicle chassis and other fixed structures such as storage lockers. The machine did not satisfy the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Recall and withdrawal of the product. The manufacturer has voluntarily suspended further sale of recovery vehicles featuring the Green Lever auto-tilt function. The manufacturer has also voluntarily initiated a recall of recovery vehicles featuring the Green Lever auto-tilt function from end users. The auto-tilt function will be permanently disabled and hydraulic burst valves will be installed. The manufacturer has provided instruction to users on how to take immediate action to remove the Green Lever as an interim measure. Users should contact J & J Conversions Limited for advice and to make arrangements for the modifications to be carried out.

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users
• Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

The F1 Low Approach Slide Bed is vehicle mounted machinery used in the recovery of casualty vehicles. The slide bed is hydraulically powered. Models produced since 07 September 2021 (including Model 4T-AF1) feature a green auto-tilt lever which controls upward tilting of the slide bed for use during deployment.