Electric planer 82 x 2 mm
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This BRISTOOL ENGLAND electric planer (model BT/PL822-902) is being recalled due to multiple serious safety hazards. The planer poses risks of electric shock because its insulation strength decreases after thermal testing and the instructions lack essential electrical safety information. The product also creates injury risks because it has no protective shield against contact with the rotating blade, no protection against accidental operation, a switch that can be locked during operation, and easily removable data plates with safety information. Additionally, instructions for safe use are largely missing. During thermal testing, the planer caught fire, creating a fire hazard. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60745.
The product has been ordered withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers, with a fine issued by authorities. The record does not specify what actions affected consumers should take to return or remedy the product.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- after the thermal test, the electric strength of the insulation decreases;- the majority of the information related to electric safety is missing from the instructions for use,and of injuries because :- the product is not provided with any device protecting against the contact with the rotating part and protection against accidental operation;- the switch can be locked when the machine is operating;- the data plates with the essential information can be removed easily;- the instructions for use do not include the majority of the general instructions related with the safe use,and of fire because during the thermal test, the planer caught fire. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and fine ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
The product has a plastic cover and the surface contacting the material to be treated is made of aluminium. The button setting the depth of planing also serves as a grip. The appliance neither has an automatically closing protecting shield nor a lowering device. The machine can be operated by pressing a button, where it can be locked with a black plastic insert on it. By pressing the button again the lock is released, and the planer will switch off if the button is released. Main parts of the device: mains plug with inscription "10/16A 250V FY-206" + marks of manufacturer + VDE; mains cable with inscription "TRIACE H05VV-F 0,75mm2 X2C" + VDE + KEMA-KEUR "; one-circuit switch with inscription "RJCEA FA2-6/1B 6(6)/250V~ 12(12)/125V~ 5E4" + CQC. Technical specification: 230V~50Hz; 710W; 16000 r/min; width and depth of cutting: 82x2mm. Model: BT/PL822-902 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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