Product safety reportOPSS
Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 safety warning over an injury risk
Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 presenting a serious risk that could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement.
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Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- SZ-40
What to do now
Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2111-0120). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 presenting a serious risk that could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement.
The risk
The product presents a risk that could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement. The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk to the safety of operators as easy access can be gained to the cutters and other rotating parts during operation. This could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement. Although the product is CE marked and accompanied by a Declaration of Conformity.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
Users should ensure this machine is not used without appropriate guards or safety devices in place to prevent access to moving parts.
Advice to consumers
Users should ensure this machine is not used without appropriate guards or safety devices in place to prevent access to moving parts.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0120
Notified by: The Health and Safety Executive.
Product description
Stainless steel hopper mounted on a stand containing powered rotating cutter blades and disc, used for dicing cabbages and other vegetables.
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Questions
Why has Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 been reported?
Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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.
