Plasma welder/ cutter

What is the danger

The power lead is inadequate and can easily become damaged through overheating or sparks, giving access to live parts. A user might suffer an electric shock.

Requirements breached

The welding gun is operated by an inadequate single action lever which might lead to accidental activation of the product. Accidental operation when not wearing protective equipment leads to exposure to UV and hot metal sparks that may cause eye injuries, burns and/or and present a cutting hazard. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery and the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European Standards EN ISO 12100 and EN 60974.

Measures taken

1. This product listing was removed by Amazon and eBay. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 12 December 2018

Product

Description

Metal box containing circuitry, motors and transformer. Supplied with power lead and welding gun fitted to a lead. Packaged in a cardboard box. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay and Amazon.

Brand

Tosense

Model / type

CUT50 and ZXZ-200