Mitre Saw - Circular Bench Saw
| Alert Number | A11/00002/19 |
| Brand | Power Craft |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 5 709386 484552 |
| Published | 3 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The saw can move from its position during operation and its blade guard does not properly lock.Consequently, the user could get in contact with the turning blade and become injured.Also, when tilted at 45 degrees, the blade can touch the product's aluminium table. As a result, it will cut it and propel its material towards an unprotected user, who might suffer of injuries in the body or face. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 61029-1 and 61029-2-11.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 05/12/2019Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 02/09/2019
Product Description
Combined mitre and bench saw.