Product Safety Report: Zhangjiagang Bottle Machinery Co Ltd Injection Blow Mould Machine (2408-0103)
Product Safety Report for an Injection Blow Mould Machine presenting an entrapment risk.
Summary
Product: Injection Blow Mould Machine
Hazard: This product presents an entrapment risk due to inadequate safety guarding on the moving parts in the mould area.
Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Bottle Blow Mould Machine |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zhangjiagang Bottle Machinery Co Ltd |
| Sales period | 2017 to 2022 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Automatic Injection Blow Mould Machine used for producing plastic containers and bottles. |
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Hazard
The product has inadequate safety guarding on the moving parts in the mould area. The machine user could access these moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Users should risk assess the machine against the following HSE guidance note: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ppis5.pdf. Particular attention should be paid to the performance level of any interlock switches present.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2408-0103
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive