United KingdomThe Pearson hydraulic shearing machine, model ZYS-6X3200 (powered guillotine for cutting thin metal sheets) sold by AFM Europe Ltd is affected. It has inadequate safety guarding around moving parts at the rear, presenting a high risk of entrapment and crushing or impact injury, and does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008; HSE has instructed AFM Europe Ltd not to supply further machines until they conform.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine presenting a high risk of entrapment and injuries.
Type: Machinery - Shearing Machine
Brand: Pearson
Model: ZYS-6X3200
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Powered guillotine, used for cutting thin metal sheets.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0199
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
The hazard
The product has inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine. The machine user could access these moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or crushing or impact injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
HSE has instructed the manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, not to supply any further machines until they can ensure that the machines conform to the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The official notice
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