Cuts, Injuries

Saw - Challenge 1200W 8" Mitre Saw

Challenge
Saw - Challenge 1200W 8" Mitre SawSaw - Challenge 1200W 8" Mitre Saw
Case number
0874/07
Category
Machinery
Type / Model
Challenge 1200W 8" Mitre Saw catalogue number 711/0649 and 710/5805
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2007-08-24

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of cuts and injuries because:- the plastic blade cover can shatter in use, causing injuries due to flying pieces of plastic from blade cover shattering and cuts or lacerations due to the blade itself,- washers used to retain the guard were inadequate and leading to failure in use.Complaints and incidents reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the Machinery Directive.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product 26cm x 39cm x 35cm. Packaging carton 41cm x 38cm x 31cm