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Recall SR/01446/26 — Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · 2026-05-22 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
SR/01446/26
Date of alert
2026-05-22
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Electric shock, Injuries
Brand
Machinery Automation
Product category
Machinery
Product type
Packaging machine
Reported risk: The machine lacks safeguards at the front to prevent contact with heated sealing jaws and rotating parts, creating risks of entanglement and trapping. It also does not incorporate a suitable emergency stop button. In addition, the machine lacks earthing protection, meaning the frame and body can become live during an electrical fault. The cabinet doors are secured only by plastic latches, allowing access to live electrical and moving mechanical parts during operation. External electrical cables are also not properly supported or secured, making them vulnerable to damage and exposing live conductors. These defects increase the risk of electric shock, burns, and serious injuries to operators. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098970

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