Product Safety Report: Johnston Sweepers Ltd / Bucher Municipal Ltd V Range Truck Mounted Sweepers (2405-0007)

Reference: 2405-0007

Product: N/A

Hazard: The design of the discharge door opening mechanism presents a risk of serious injury because failure of the single pin used to secure the mechanism to the machine body will result in the discharge door closing in a rapid and uncontrolled manner. This does not meet the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective Action: The manufacturer has provided revisions of information to customers, provided information on safe systems of working and created additional measures that can be retrofitted to the machine to reduce the risk.

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