Product Safety Report: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine (2510-0199)

Product Safety Report for Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine presenting a high risk of entrapment and injuries.

Summary

Product: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of entrapment and injuries as there is inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine.

Corrective action: The manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, has been instructed not to supply further machines until they can ensure the machines are compliant.

Product information

Type Machinery - Shearing Machine
Brand Pearson
Model ZYS-6X3200
Country of Origin China
Product Description Powered guillotine, used for cutting thin metal sheets.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

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.

Corrective action

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

Updates to this page

Published 21 November 2025