Wedge splitter - Agricultural and forestry machinery Log splitter
Wedge splitter - Agricultural and forestry machinery Log splitter was recalled on 19 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1079/07. Injuries risk reported by Finland. This product poses a risk of injuries because there is danger of contact with moving parts of the machine in the splitting zone.
| Alert Number | 1079/07 |
| Brand | Pilkemaster |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Finland |
| Model Number | Machines made between years 2000-2006. |
| Published | 19 October 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of injuries because there is danger of contact with moving parts of the machine in the splitting zone. The splitting zone was not guarded by using of an interlocking guard with guard locking or by using two-hand control device. There was no guarding of splitting zone. Cutting is made with a chainsaw. The chainsaw is operated with a hold-to-run control function. When the operating handle is released, the chainsaw returns to the uppermost position and the chain is stopped. During the cutting operation the short guard in the feed opening does not give adequate protection. The guarding of machine does not protect bystanders or other persons working with machine. One reported accident in Finland: two persons were using the machine. One person was using the machine and the other person reached to the splitting zone with his hands. The fingers of the other person were crushed between the log and the splitting wedge.This product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 609-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Combined wedge splitter and cut-off machine
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Wedge splitter - Agricultural and forestry machinery Log splitter.
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.