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Hand winch

Injuries Machinery Serious risk

Hand winch was recalled on 23 February 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0127/07. Injuries risk reported by Slovenia. This product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the machine does not have an appropriate brake for lowering of lifted 600 kg loads;- the ropes do not have a working coefficient of 5;- the instructions for use do not comply with the requirements and can lead to dangerous situations.

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Alert Number0127/07
BrandHand winch "HANDSEIL WINDE"
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySlovenia
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberHand winch 800 HM Müllner, Art. Nr. W16-0,6
Published23 February 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the machine does not have an appropriate brake for lowering of lifted 600 kg loads;- the ropes do not have a working coefficient of 5;- the instructions for use do not comply with the requirements and can lead to dangerous situations.This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Hand winch.

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.

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