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Terberg OmniDEKA Hydraulic Bin Lift with Sonar N1 Sensor safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Terberg OmniDEKA hydraulic bin lift with sonar N1 sensor presenting a high risk of injuries.
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Terberg OmniDEKA Hydraulic Bin Lift with Sonar N1 Sensor
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- OmniDEKA
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 2016 to May 2023
What to do now
The risk with Terberg OmniDEKA Hydraulic Bin Lift with Sonar N1 Sensor is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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.
- 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
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2306-0080). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Terberg OmniDEKA hydraulic bin lift with sonar N1 sensor presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
When assembled as intended on the rear of a refuse collection vehicle (RCV) and used in automatic mode, it is possible for operatives or members of the public to access the dangerous moving parts of the lifting machinery when no bin is present. This can lead to unintentional activation of the sonar “start” sensor resulting in:
Risk of entanglement with the lifting machinery resulting in injuries,
Risk of a being lifted by the machinery and tipped into the vehicle hopper.
Risk of being crushed by the automatic compaction mechanism.
The product is supplied as partly completed machinery but has either CE or CE and UKCA mark applied, giving the appearance of a fully conformity assessed complete machine. Partly completed machinery should not bear conformity marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the GB market by the manufacturer until it has been brought into compliance.
The manufacturer is working to design a retrofit option to ensure the safety of existing machines.
We recommend owners of RCV’s utilising this product contact their supplier for further information.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2306-0080
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
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Questions
Why has Terberg OmniDEKA Hydraulic Bin Lift with Sonar N1 Sensor been reported?
The risk with Terberg OmniDEKA Hydraulic Bin Lift with Sonar N1 Sensor is physical injury. 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 and sold between 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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
