Electric planer
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The STRAUSS AUSTRIA electric planer (model ST/PL821-902 or ST/PL821-903) has been recalled due to multiple serious safety hazards. The product poses risks of electric shock because its insulation loses electrical strength after thermal testing and lacks most required electrical safety information in the instructions. During testing, the planer caught fire, creating a fire hazard. Additionally, the instructions for use are missing critical general safety guidance, and the product does not meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive or the European standard EN 60745. The affected models have plastic covers with aluminum cutting surfaces, and the depth-setting button also serves as a grip, with no automatic protective shield or lowering device.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers, along with imposing a fine. However, the record does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.
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This product poses a risk of :- electric shock because after the thermal test the electric strength of the insulation decreases, and the majority of the information related to electric safety is missing from the instructions for use, - fire because during the thermal test the planer caught fire,- injuries because the instructions for use do not include the majority of the general instructions related with the safe use of the product. The product does not comply with the Machinery 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 imposition of fine ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
The product has plastic cover and the surface contacting the material to be treated is made of aluminium. The button setting the depth of planning 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 the locking button then the starting button, where it cannot be locked. Main parts of the device: mains plug with inscription "16A250V YXD-02 YYEAC”+VDE; mains cable with inscription "YU YAO YU XIANG H05VV-F 0,75mm2+VDE"; bi-circuit switch with inscription "FA6-8/2B8 8(6)A 250V~ 5E4" + SEMKO; condenser with inscription: "MKT .22 GPF K x2 40/085/21 MEX/AID EN 132400 275VAC 250VAC"+VDE. Technical specification: 230V~50Hz; 600W; 15000 r/min; width and depth of cutting: 82x1mm, Class II. Model: ST/PL821-902 on the packaging, ST/PL821-903 on the label, Bar code: 9 120 022 490 243 (on the packaging), 1092034789500 (on the label) Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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