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AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine safety warning over an entrapment risk
Product Safety Report for Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine presenting a high risk of entrapment and injuries.
Stop using it and keep children away from it.
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- ZYS-6X3200
What to do now
AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine has openings that could trap part of a child’s body.
- Stop using it and keep children away from it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2510-0199). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine presenting a high risk of entrapment and injuries.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, has been instructed not to supply further machines until they can ensure the machines are compliant.
Advice to consumers
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0199
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Powered guillotine, used for cutting thin metal sheets.
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Questions
Why has AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine been reported?
AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine has openings that could trap part of a child’s body. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it and keep children away from it. This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
