Injuries

Compact tractor

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Case number
A12/1030/14
Category
Machinery
Type / Model
3200 diesel
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Professional
Notifying country
🇩🇰 Denmark
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Published
2014-07-04

⚠️ Risk

null Due to the minimal gap between the front and back part of the machine, there is a risk that persons (operator and passengers) get their limbs crushed when the machine is turning.There is a risk of amputation of fingers at the belt drive, which is not protected by means of guards or other protective devices.If the machine is used on steep slopes or uneven terrain, the machine can roll or tip over. If the machine rolls or tips over, there is a serious risk that the operator is getting crushed by the machine. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/06/2014

Compact tractor which can be used with several types of interchangeable equipment such as rotary lawn mowers, dozer blades and buckets for use as an earth mowing machine.