Safety Gate Alert: UPGOAL Laser Cutting Machine Recalled Due to Multiple Safety Hazards

What Safety Gate found

Authorities in Slovakia reported that the UPGOAL laser cutting machine lacks essential protective features. Findings include a missing fan protective cover, an absent protective device for the laser head, and a missing safety switch for the protective cover. Furthermore, the machine provides no protection against hazardous laser radiation. Serious electrical hazards were also identified, including improper insulation in the switchboard, lack of surge protection, and a failure to connect the protective conductor to the ground terminal. The alert states the product does not comply with the Machinery Directive or relevant EN standards, including EN ISO 11553 and EN 60825.

Why this matters

This product poses life-threatening risks to operators, including permanent eye damage from stray laser radiation, severe lacerations from mechanical parts, and potential electrocution. Inadequate grounding and insulation are critical failures that could lead to fatal electric shock.

What buyers should check

Verify that any laser machine features an EU Declaration of Conformity. Physically check for interlocks on all access panels and ensure the laser path is fully enclosed. Ensure the machine is properly grounded and that all electrical components are insulated according to industrial standards. If your machine shows similar signs of incomplete safety guarding, cease operation immediately.

Official source

Safety Gate reference: A12/01881/24. View official alert