Packaging machine Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Packaging machine

Brand: Machinery Automation

Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01446/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Packaging machine
Brand Machinery Automation
Country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Case Number SR/01446/26
Hazard Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer, Machinery Automation, has issued a recall for the Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine. The recall was notified by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland under case number SR/01446/26. The product is classified as a professional-use packaging machine. The recall notice states that the product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Packaging machine
– Brand: Machinery Automation
– Name: Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine
– Type: Professional
– Category: Machinery
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case Number: SR/01446/26
– Type/Model 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.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following specific defects and associated hazards:

– Lack of safeguards: The machine lacks safeguards at the front to prevent contact with heated sealing jaws and rotating parts. This creates risks of entanglement and trapping.
– Missing emergency stop: The machine does not incorporate a suitable emergency stop button.
– Earthing protection missing: The machine lacks earthing protection. According to the notice, this means the frame and body can become live during an electrical fault.
– Insecure cabinet doors: The cabinet doors are secured only by plastic latches, allowing access to live electrical and moving mechanical parts during operation.
– Unsecured external cables: External electrical cables are not properly supported or secured, making them vulnerable to damage and exposing live conductors.

The risk types listed in the notice are: Burns, Electric shock, and Injuries. The overall risk level is classified as “Serious risk.” The notice states that these defects increase the risk of electric shock, burns, and serious injuries to operators.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers or end-users regarding actions they should take. The notice indicates that the measure was ordered to the manufacturer. Consumers who own or operate this machine should contact the manufacturer, Machinery Automation, for further information and instructions. The notice does not specify a date of entry into force for the measure.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the notifying authority is: Withdrawal of the product from the market. This measure was ordered to the manufacturer. The notice does not specify whether a refund, replacement, or repair is available for units already in use. The date of entry into force for this measure is listed as “Unknown.”

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer: Machinery Automation
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098970
– Case Number: SR/01446/26
– Image of product: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11008301

No specific phone number, email address, or website for the manufacturer is provided in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the manufacturer directly using the product and brand information provided above.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Packaging machine?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01446/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Packaging machine?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Packaging machine?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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