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Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift (Manufactured 2014 – 2018) presenting a risk of serious Injuries. The manufacturer has identified a potential weakness in a weld on the scissor lifts.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2112-0548). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift (Manufactured 2014 – 2018) presenting a risk of serious Injuries. The manufacturer has identified a potential weakness in a weld on the scissor lifts.
The risk
The manufacturer has identified a potential weakness in a weld on the scissor lifts. They have provided a kit which should be fitted to the scissor lift. The manufacturer has issued instructions to avoid using the lift with a load exceeding 3.5 tonnes until the kit has been fitted. While awaiting the fitting of the kit a 4.5t lift catastrophically failed with a load of 2.5t.
This product does not comply with the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
Action taken
End users should stop using the scissor lift immediately until the manufacturer’s kit has been fitted. Contact Tecalemit Garage Equipment on 01752 219100 to arrange supply and installation of the kit.
Advice to consumers
End users should stop using the scissor lift immediately until the manufacturer’s kit has been fitted. Contact Tecalemit Garage Equipment on 01752 219100 to arrange supply and installation of the kit.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2112-0548
Notified by:The Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Hydraulic scissor lifts for lifting vehicles. Capacity 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes
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Questions
Why has Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift been reported?
Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
