Safety warning Serious risk 24 December 2021

Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift
Photo: official notice
Affected
Hydraulic scissor lifts for lifting vehicles. Capacity 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes
The problem
This product poses a serious risk of injuries as a potential weakness in a weld on the lift has been identified.
What to do
End users should stop using the scissor lift immediately until the manufacturer’s kit has been fitted. Contact Tecalemit Garage Equipment on 01752 219100 to arrange supply and installation of the kit.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Scissor Lift
Other product identifiers Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 range 2014 – 2018. May additionally be branded as OMA.
Country of Origin Italy
Counterfeit No
Product description Hydraulic scissor lifts for lifting vehicles. Capacity 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The manufacturer has identified a potential weakness in a weld on the scissor lifts. They have provided a kit which should be fitted to the scissor lift. The manufacturer has issued instructions to avoid using the lift with a load exceeding 3.5 tonnes until the kit has been fitted. While awaiting the fitting of the kit a 4.5t lift catastrophically failed with a load of 2.5t.

This product does not comply with the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

End users should stop using the scissor lift immediately until the manufacturer’s kit has been fitted. Contact Tecalemit Garage Equipment on 01752 219100 to arrange supply and installation of the kit.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2112-0548

Notified by:The 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 24 December 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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