Fruit crusher
Fruit crusher was recalled on 25 January 2013 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0066/13. Injuries risk reported by United Kingdom. The product does not allow the user to keep a safe distance from the rapidly rotating cutter.
| Alert Number | A12/0066/13 |
| Brand | Selection |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | F15 |
| Published | 25 January 2013 |
Risk Description
The product does not allow the user to keep a safe distance from the rapidly rotating cutter. The arm of an adult could be inserted into the feed chute past the baffle plates with no difficulty, such that the fingers and the whole hand could come into contact with the cutter.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13857.
Product Description
The product is aimed at the home or small commercial cider maker. It is packaged in a white cardboard box with dimensions 45cm x 35cm x 82cm high, weight 20kg. Fruit is fed through a feed chute and drops down a tube to the fast spinning metal paddle and a rotary cutter.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Fruit crusher.
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.