Electric planer
Electric planer was recalled on 21 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0936/07. Electric shock, Fire, Injuries risk reported by Hungary. This product poses a risk of :- electric shock because after the thermal test the electric strength of the insulation decreases, and the majority of the information related to electric safety is missing from the instructions for use, - fire because during the thermal test the planer caught fire,- injuries because the instructions for use do not include the majority of the general instructions related with the safe use of the product.
| Alert Number | 0936/07 |
| Brand | STRAUSS AUSTRIA |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ST/PL821-902 on the packaging, ST/PL821-903 on the label, Bar code: 9 120 022 490 243 (on the packaging), 1092034789500 (on the label) |
| Published | 21 September 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of :- electric shock because after the thermal test the electric strength of the insulation decreases, and the majority of the information related to electric safety is missing from the instructions for use, - fire because during the thermal test the planer caught fire,- injuries because the instructions for use do not include the majority of the general instructions related with the safe use of the product. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and imposition of fine ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product has plastic cover and the surface contacting the material to be treated is made of aluminium. The button setting the depth of planning also serves as a grip. The appliance neither has an automatically closing protecting shield nor a lowering device. The machine can be operated by pressing the locking button then the starting button, where it cannot be locked. Main parts of the device: mains plug with inscription "16A250V YXD-02 YYEAC”+VDE; mains cable with inscription "YU YAO YU XIANG H05VV-F 0,75mm2+VDE"; bi-circuit switch with inscription "FA6-8/2B8 8(6)A 250V~ 5E4" + SEMKO; condenser with inscription: "MKT .22 GPF K x2 40/085/21 MEX/AID EN 132400 275VAC 250VAC"+VDE. Technical specification: 230V~50Hz; 600W; 15000 r/min; width and depth of cutting: 82x1mm, Class II.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock, fire, injuries hazard related to Electric planer.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.