Fast log splitter

Electric shock, Injuries Machinery Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: Fast log splitter
Alert NumberA11/00144/22
BrandTimco
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeElectric shock, Injuries
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number7 T, 51 cm
Published23 December 2022

Risk Description

The area where log splitting takes place is not protected adequately. A user may introduce his hand or a finger in the area and have it cut by the blades, or have his palm crushed by the machinery. Furthermore, the product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water; hence, the product may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 609-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/11/2022

Product Description

Electric wedge log splitter. The product is manufactured in 2021, has a voltage of 230 V, 1.5 kW power, a rated current of 16 A and a frequency of 50 Hz, and weights 86 kg. Product sold online.

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