Reported risk evidence comparison

Machinery: labels/instructions — reported risk evidence

The acquired cohort contains 32 official alert references published from 2005-02-04 to 2026-09-25. This page compares 8 selected, distinct product descriptions, including electric saw, e-bike conversion kit, angle grinder. The other 24 records still contribute to the cohort counts but are not displayed: descriptions may repeat, lack the display inputs, or fall outside the eight-description display limit. The recorded risks raise separate evidence questions about labels/instructions. Compare the product features and dated findings below before scoping an investigation. These historical observations do not determine your product’s compliance or a market failure rate.

Evidence retrieved 2026-10-07. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.

Dated official observations

Compare the product features and reported failure mechanism

The source wording below describes the reported case at that time. Read each complete report before using it in an investigation.

Electric saw · SR/04455/25

Report published 2025-12-26 · notifying country Slovenia · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Handheld electric circular saw with an electric motor P=1200W, 220-240V, 50/60Hz, a non-detachable electric cord, a saw disk with a diameter of 185 mm. [1]
Reported risk explanation: The guarding system of the product may fail. As a result, the blade may become exposed during use, which could result in severe cuts or other injury. Additionally, the user may install a saw blade that is unsuitable for the actual rotational speed, increasing the risk of blade failure, breakage, or ejection during use. Moreover, safety information is missing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 62841-1 and EN 62841-2. [1]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/12/2025 [1]

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E-bike conversion kit · SR/04429/25

Report published 2025-12-19 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: E-bike conversion kit with power supply, gears and cabling. Other identifier: 72V3000W27.5 sw900 [2]
Reported risk explanation: The assembly instructions of the product are inadequate and the required safety warnings are not present on the product. This could lead the user to convert their bicycle in an unsafe manner. Additionally, the product has a maximum speed of 86.9km/h, which is in excess of the maximum permissible speed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive [2]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 23/10/2025 [2]

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Angle grinder · SR/03944/25

Report published 2025-11-14 · notifying country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Angle grinder, operated with a lithium-ion battery. [3]
Reported risk explanation: The product does not have the appropriate instructions on the safe use of this product nor the required marking and labeling, causing the user to operate it incorrectly and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. [3]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 24/09/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 15/07/2025 [3]

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Power generator · SR/02948/25

Report published 2025-08-15 · notifying country Cyprus · reported origin Unknown

Reported product description: Red portable power generator in a black metallic frame. Product sold online, in particular via skroutz.gr and grbazaar.gr. [4]
Reported risk explanation: The product lacks the required documentation, markings and conformity assessment. Therefore, the product may not be used properly with the risk of users receiving an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. [4]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 11/07/2025 [4]

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Mitre saw · A12/1892/14

Report published 2014-12-05 · notifying country Slovenia · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Combined mitre and bench saw. Cardboard packaging, dimensions 60 x 40 x 60 cm. [5]
Reported risk explanation: null The instructions for use are incomplete, therefore the user is not aware of the dangers of working with a combined mitre and bench saw while in the mitre saw position. The user can touch the saw blade while the saw is still running because the blade protector does not protect the blade completely.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61029-2. [5]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/03/2014 [5]

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Garden trimmer · A12/1100/14

Report published 2014-07-18 · notifying country Spain · reported origin Unknown

Reported product description: Petrol-engined trimmer, 26 cc, in a cardboard box. [6]
Reported risk explanation: null The product poses a risk of fire and injuries, as the throttle cable may be turned on involuntarily without the simultaneous actuation system operating, the fuel lines are accessible, making spillage easy, and the instruction manual and data plate are incorrect. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11806. [6]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/01/2014 [6]

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Petrol power generator · A12/1407/13

Report published 2013-10-18 · notifying country Germany · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Petrol generator with red tank and black tubular steel frame. The dimensions of the generator are 61 cm x 43 cm x 43.5 cm. It can be started by pull starter or electronic ignition, the power output is 6.5 HP. [7]
Reported risk explanation: null The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the protection of users against direct contact with live parts is insufficient;- the wiring requirement is not met;- labelling and instructions are insufficient.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 12601. [7]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown [7]

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Lawnmower · 1443/08

Report published 2008-12-12 · notifying country Poland · reported origin People's Republic of China

Reported product description: Rotary lawnmower with combustion engine. [8]
Reported risk explanation: The product poses a risk of injuries and cuts because: - moving parts are not protected and the foot of the operator may come into contact with working parts, - several markings and warnings are missing. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 836. [8]
Reported measures, verbatim: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown [8]

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What this acquired cohort contains

32 distinct official alert references, published between 2005-02-04 and 2026-09-25. Counts describe the acquired reports, with no market denominator.

Report year	Recorded alerts
2005	1
2006	9
2007	9
2008	3
2013	1
2014	2
2023	1
2025	5
2026	1

Recorded risk labels within this evidence task

Label combinations are source facts within one comparison; they do not create separate guides with identical preparation tasks.

Burns, Electric shock, Fire, Injuries: 1 recorded references
Cuts: 3 recorded references
Cuts, Injuries: 2 recorded references
Electric shock: 3 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire: 3 recorded references
Electric shock, Fire, Injuries: 5 recorded references
Electric shock, Injuries: 3 recorded references
Fire: 1 recorded references
Fire, Injuries: 2 recorded references
Injuries: 9 recorded references

Source selection, exclusions and calculation method

Filter the acquired, completely parsed English weekly XML releases. Deduplicate official alert references. Group by product category and the complete set of conditional evidence-question topics supported by actual risk text. Risk-label combinations remain recorded cohort facets and do not create buyer intents. Brand, product name, model, origin, notifying country, measurement-only changes and different wording of the same questions do not create intents. Unrecognized mechanisms stay internal for enrichment. Count report years and notifying countries deterministically. Display at most eight newest descriptions with at least 40 characters after whitespace normalization, nonempty reported measures and distinct casefolded descriptions; break date ties by official identifier. All cohort records count even if their description is shorter or not displayed. This is not a representative sample. Counts concern this acquired corpus only.

One acquired version per official public alert reference. Display at most eight newest distinct product descriptions whose normalized whitespace-collapsed text contains at least 40 characters and has nonempty reported measures; ties sort by official identifier. The complete cohort includes shorter descriptions. This is an explicit display selection, not a representative sample.

8 distinct descriptions displayed; 24 cohort records not displayed. Missing fields: {'description': 3}.

These are selected, dated enforcement observations in the acquired weekly reports, not a random market sample, market-wide failure rate, proof of current product status, or a determination about your product. Notification country is not a complete sales-market or jurisdiction-coverage field. A quoted legal/standard reference is the report’s statement, not independently verified current law or a mandatory test panel.

Calculation safety-gate-evidence-comparison-10; units recorded alerts; no incidence denominator.

Turn the reported failure mechanism into a scoped investigation

Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.

Labels, instructions and actual use — what evidence do we have?
Capture the exact label/instruction revision and destination/use context. Compare the information gap described in the report with your own product and current sector requirements, keeping a reported defect separate from a universal wording obligation.
Useful evidence: Current labels/instructions, revision and market/translation records, use/risk information and reviewed applicable requirements.
Reported context: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]
Can we trace the affected component, formula or design revision across our supplied products?
Compare the reported descriptions with your own identifiers and change records. Treat missing or “Unknown” source fields as unresolved; they do not establish that no action was needed.
Useful evidence: Product identifiers, revision history, supplier/batch traceability and market/operator records.
Who would own an evidence review and any resulting corrective-action decision?
Read the reported measures as historical observations. Establish your own operator roles, sector-specific rules, decision owner and communication responsibilities before adopting another case’s response.
Useful evidence: Supply-chain responsibility map, applicable-law review, investigation scope and documented decision/communication workflow.

Work packages and dependencies

Conditional: Product-risk evidence and operator-role review — Compare the recorded product features and failure mechanism with your product. Confirm the applicable product regime, deciding evidence, operator responsibilities and justified next steps. This does not assume that GPSR or a representative appointment applies to every alert category.

Questions for providers

Which specific product features and reported risk mechanism make these cases relevant or irrelevant to our product?
What current legal, standards or scientific sources support your proposed investigation criteria, and what cannot be concluded from these dated alerts?
Which existing evidence can answer the risk question, what additional work is justified, and who owns any resulting corrective-action decision?

Sources and data dates

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