Product Safety Report: Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift (2112-0548)
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.
Summary
Product: Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift
Hazard: This product poses a serious risk of injuries as a potential weakness in a weld on the lift has been identified.
Corrective action: 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.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Scissor Lift |
|---|---|
| Other product identifiers | Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 range 2014 – 2018. May additionally be branded as OMA. |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Counterfeit | No |
| Product description | Hydraulic scissor lifts for lifting vehicles. Capacity 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes |
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Hazard
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.
Corrective action
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