Compressors
Compressors was recalled on 15 July 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0657/11. Injuries risk reported by Germany. The products pose a serious risk of injuries because they can explode.
| Alert Number | 0657/11 |
| Brand | Regen-Tec |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | a) Airprofi 1.8 b) Airprofi 2 c) Profi-Airtec 128-8-1.1 d) Profi-Airtec 210-8-1.8 e) Profi-Airtec 380-8-2.5 |
| Published | 15 July 2011 |
Risk Description
The products pose a serious risk of injuries because they can explode. For a) to e): cause: defective welds, for b), c) and e): additional cause: use of unkilled steel.The products do not comply with the Directive 2009/105/EC on simple pressure vessels, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and the Directive 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the European standard EN 286-1.
Product Description
a) Airprofi 1.8: Mobile compressor with reclined vessel V= ca. 30 l , p= 8 bar, delivery rate = 120 l/min; b) Airprofi 2: Mobile compressor with upright vessel V=50 l , p=8 bar, delivery rate = 120 l/min; c) Profi-Airtec 128-8-1.1: Mobile compressor with reclined vessel V= 24 l , p= 8 ba
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Compressors.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.