[Recalled] Fast log splitter — The two hand control does not function adequately | EU Safety Gate 2020-07-17
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Fast log splitter |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Preeco |
| Category | Machinery |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/0908/19 |
| Country of notice | Finland |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Injuries |
| Notice date | 17 July 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The two hand control does not function adequately. Thus the user may take his/her hand(s) in the splitting zone while using the machine. Furthermore, the emergency stop does not stop all movement, it stops only the engine.
This Serious risk recall concerns Machinery products distributed in Finland and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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