Product Safety Report: EFI Cretaprint Nozomi 14000 SD Industrial Single Pass Digital Ink Jet Printer (2603-0168)
Product Safety Report for EFI Cretaprint Nozomi 14000 SD Industrial Single Pass Digital Ink Jet Printer presenting a risk of entrapment.
Summary
Product: EFI Cretaprint Nozomi 14000 SD Industrial Single Pass Digital Ink Jet Printer
Hazard: The product presents a risk of entrapment because the machinery guarding interlock switches can be bypassed, allowing the machine to run with the guard open.
Corrective action: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) instructed the manufacturer, EFI Cretaprint, to voluntarily withdraw from further sales of new printers in GB pending the implementation of corrective measures. These actions are now complete.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Printing Machinery |
|---|---|
| Brand | EFI Cretaprint |
| Serial Number | 202522 |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Product Description | An industrial single pass digital ink printer. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of entrapment because the machinery guarding interlock switches do not meet the performance level of BS EN ISO 60204-1:2018, and the guard interlock can be easily bypassed, allowing the machine to run with the guard open. The machine user could then access moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or injury. The machine control system also showed no evidence of interlock switch monitoring to detect faults.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR).
Corrective action
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) instructed the manufacturer, EFI Cretaprint, to voluntarily withdraw from further sales of new printers in GB pending the implementation of corrective measures. These actions are now complete.
The manufacturer has subsequently modified the Interlock system and has resumed supply.
Existing GB customers have been contacted regarding a retrofit programme, which has been extended to all Nozomi models.
All future Nozomi printers placed on the GB market will incorporate the modified interlock system.
Customers should contact the manufacturer with any further queries.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2603-0168
Lead Authority: Health and Safety Executive