Safety warning High risk 8 October 2025

Rimek Single Rotary Tablet Press Machine – UNIK-PC 20 STN Manual Control-GF/FF

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Rimek Single Rotary Tablet Press Machine – UNIK-PC 20 STN Manual Control-GF/FF
Photo: official notice
Affected
Tablet Press Machine.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of injuries as the turret can run at full speed with the doors open.
What to do
Modification programme.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Tablet Press
Product information PC20 Rimek Brand, manufactured by IRM Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, India 
Country of Origin India
Product Description Tablet Press Machine.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The machine guarding on the upper part of the machine comprises of four acrylic “safety doors”.  The control panel includes a selector switch labelled “door lock” which turns the interlock for these doors on or off.  When the interlock is turned off, the turret can run at full speed with the doors open. There are crushing and drawing in hazards from the rotating plate and dies which move together.   

The machine does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

Modification programme. End users are working with the manufacturer to modify the door lock switch. New machines are being redesigned by the manufacturer.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0178

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 8 October 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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