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Laser cutting machine — recall A12/00381/24

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2024-02-23 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00381/24
Date of alert
2024-02-23
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Damage to sight
Brand
GWEIKE
Product category
Machinery
Product type
Laser cutting machine
Reported risk: The laser ‘protection’ window installed has insufficient protective effect.Reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape freely from the working space of the machine and cause damage to the sight of themachine operator/third parties. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 11553, EN13849,EN 14119 and EN 14120.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011969

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