Packaging machine Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer, Machinery Automation, has initiated a voluntary withdrawal of the Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine from the market. The recall was ordered by the manufacturer and is recorded under case number SR/01446/26. The notifying country is the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product is classified as a professional-use packaging machine and presents a serious risk level as determined by the notifying authority. The date of entry into force of the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Packaging machine
– Brand: Machinery Automation
– Name: Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine
– Type: Professional
– Model/Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Case Number: SR/01446/26

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data:
– Burns: The machine lacks safeguards at the front to prevent contact with heated sealing jaws.
– Electric shock: The machine lacks earthing protection, meaning the frame and body can become live during an electrical fault. External electrical cables are not properly supported or secured, making them vulnerable to damage and exposing live conductors.
– Injuries (entanglement/trapping): The machine lacks safeguards at the front to prevent contact with rotating parts, creating risks of entanglement and trapping. The cabinet doors are secured only by plastic latches, allowing access to live electrical and moving mechanical parts during operation.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. The machine also does not incorporate a suitable emergency stop button.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. No specific instructions for consumers (e.g., stop using the product, return to retailer, or contact the manufacturer) are provided in the source data. Consumers who own or operate this machine should refer to the official recall notice or contact the manufacturer for further guidance.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the manufacturer. The category of measure is withdrawal of the product from the market. No details regarding a refund, replacement, or repair are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Manufacturer: Machinery Automation
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098970
– Case Number: SR/01446/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Contact Details: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to consult the official Safety Gate alert page for any updates or contact information.

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