T-mech

Electric shock, Fire Explosive atmospheres equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: T-mech
Alert NumberA12/03091/24
Brandmonstershop
CategoryExplosive atmospheres equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 October 2024

Risk Description

The product lacks proper earthing and can be used continuously, bypassing the trigger guard. This can lead to electric shock from charged objects. Additionally, a spark discharge can ignite a powder cloud, posing a fire hazard. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere (ATEX) nor with the European standard EN 50050-2.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Hand-operated electrostatic powder coating machine. Product sold online in particular via eBay (unique identifier: 116190973230).

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