United KingdomThe Dewulf R 3060 2‑row self‑propelled potato harvester with bunker (models R3060, including RS, RA, RCS, RCE, manufactured 2006 onwards) is affected. It presents a risk of injuries from overturn if operated on slopes greater than 10% (5.7°), and instructions issued before 2025 did not specify allowable slope limits. Dealers in Great Britain have been given a supplementary annex and are to contact customers; customers who have not received this information should contact their dealer.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Dewulf R 3060 2-Row Self Propelled Potato Harvester presenting a risk of injuries.
Type: Machinery - Potato Harvester
Brand: Dewulf N.V.
Model: R3060, including RS, RA, RCS, RCE models, 2006 onwards
Country of Origin: Belgium
Product Description: 2-Row Self Propelled Potato Harvester with Bunker.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2608-0083
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
The hazard
The product presents a risk of injuries if operated on slopes exceeding 10% (5.7°) due to risk of overturn.
The instructions for the product issued before 2025 do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 because they do not specify limits of slopes on which the machine can work.
What to do
The manufacturer has provided dealers in Great Britain with a supplementary annex to the user instructions for distribution to customers. Dealers are to contact their customers and draw their attention to the instruction not to operate the R3060 on fields with a slope greater than 10% (5.7°).
Customers who have not received this information should contact their dealer.
The official notice
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