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AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine — entrapment risk

UK OPSSHigh riskEntrapmentNov 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine — entrapment risk

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Hazard

The product has inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine. The machine user could access these moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or crushing or impact injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

HSE has instructed the manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, not to supply any further machines until they can ensure that the machines conform to the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Powered guillotine, used for cutting thin metal sheets.

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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