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Trolley jack – Meganex Equipment “Hallitunkki”

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 17 Oct 2018In the weekly report of 26 Oct 2018 (week 43, 2018)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Trolley jack
Brand
Meganex Equipment
Name
Hallitunkki
Type / model
MEG 11 2.5 Ton
Description
Red hydraulic trolley jack with a capacity of 2.5 tons, sold in a cardboard box
Risk
The load marked on the product is too high. When lifting a heavy load, the jack could descend uncontrollably and at speed, trapping and injuring the user underneath. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 1494.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · ordered on the manufacturer · from 28 Sep 2018
Notifying country
Finland
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1555/18Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1555/18Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1555/18
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1555/18
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2018-043 (XML)
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