EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom · 2008-09-12 · Serious risk
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Reported risk: The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- it does not withstand the drop test of 1 metre on to a concrete surface; - the plastic casing cracks and the live parts on the motor brushes become accessible.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
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