Plasma welder/ cutter
Plasma welder/ cutter was recalled on 31 May 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0829/19. Burns, Damage to sight, Electric shock, Fire risk reported by United Kingdom. The power lead is inadequate and can easily become damaged through overheating or sparks, giving access to live parts.
| Alert Number | A12/0829/19 |
| Brand | Tosense |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Burns, Damage to sight, Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | CUT50 and ZXZ-200 |
| Published | 31 May 2019 |
Risk Description
The power lead is inadequate and can easily become damaged through overheating or sparks, giving access to live parts. A user might suffer an electric shock. The welding gun is operated by an inadequate single action lever which might lead to accidental activation of the product. Accidental operation when not wearing protective equipment leads to exposure to UV and hot metal sparks that may cause eye injuries, burns and/or and present a cutting hazard. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery and the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standards EN ISO 12100 and EN 60974.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 12/12/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): This product listing was removed by Amazon and eBay.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Metal box containing circuitry, motors and transformer. Supplied with power lead and welding gun fitted to a lead. Packaged in a cardboard box. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay and Amazon.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, damage to sight, electric shock, fire hazard related to Plasma welder/ cutter.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.