Product Safety Report: Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 (2111-0120)

Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40 presenting a serious risk that could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement.

Summary

Product: Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40-Machine – Cabbage Shredder.

Hazard: Product presents a risk that could lead to amputation injuries and entanglement.

Corrective action: Users should ensure this machine is not used without appropriate guards or safety devices in place to prevent access to moving parts.

Product information

Type Machine–Cabbage Shredder
Model SZ-40
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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Hazard

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.

Corrective action

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.

Published 27 March 2022