Fast log splitter
Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0908/19 |
| Brand | Preeco |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 7T |
| Published | 17 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The two hand control does not function adequately. Thus the user may take his/her hand(s) in the splitting zone while using the machine. Furthermore, the emergency stop does not stop all movement, it stops only the engine. The user's hand(s) may get caught in between the moving pressure plate/log and the splitting wedge of the machine, leading to injury.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/05/2019
Product Description
Kinetic log splitter. The product was sold online.