2021.11.19 Recall: Kruszec - Cabbage Shredder SZ-40

19 November 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Kruszec Cabbage Shredder SZ-40

Alert number
2111-0120

Product type
Machine - Cabbage Shredder

Product identifiers
Kruszec Cabbage Shreder 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.

Country of origin
Poland

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Serious

Risk type
Cutting, shearing and entanglement hazards

Risk description
This 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, it does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

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

Online marketplace
N/A

Notifier
Health and Safety Executive