What Safety Gate found
The authorities identified multiple hazards with the Totem 60P laser engraving machine. The product lacks a protective housing to prevent exposure to laser radiation. It also lacks a manual reset, a key-operated main switch, and an emission warning device. Furthermore, the laser remains active during vibration or impact, and the engraving program continues after a power interruption. The product is mislabeled as Class 3 but is effectively a Class 4 laser. It also lacks a type plate and operating instructions in the required national language.
Why this matters
Laser processing machines must protect the operator from hazardous radiation. The absence of a protective enclosure means users are directly exposed to the beam. Proper interlocks and safety switches are required under the Machinery Directive to ensure the machine stops automatically in case of error, power failure, or physical disturbance.
What buyers should check
- Does the machine have a fully enclosed housing that prevents access to the laser beam?
- Is the laser class clearly and accurately stated, and does the machine carry a valid CE mark and type plate?
- Does the machine stop immediately if the protective cover is opened or if power is interrupted?
Official source
Safety Gate Reference: A12/01657/22 https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007139
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/01657/22. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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