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Recall A12/0428/16 — Vehicle lift

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Denmark · 2016-04-15 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0428/16
Date of alert
2016-04-15
Country / jurisdiction
Denmark
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
Unknown
Product category
Machinery
Product type
Vehicle lift
Reported risk: null The automatic mechanical locking system for the carrying arms has elongated holes and there is consequently a risk that it can disengage. The locking of the system is dependent on a thorough adjustment and tightening which will foreseeably not be done during normal use. If the carrying arms move from the supporting position during use the vehicle can fall and crush the user.One fatal accident reported.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1493.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/186120

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