Packaging machine Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based solely on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

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Recall Information Record: SR/01446/26

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer, Machinery Automation, has initiated a recall for a specific model of packaging machine. The recall was ordered by the manufacturer and involves the withdrawal of the product from the market. The product is a Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine, categorized as professional machinery. The recall was notified by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product originates from the United Kingdom.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Packaging machine
– Brand: Machinery Automation
– Name: Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine
– Category: Machinery
– Type: Professional
– Case Number: SR/01446/26
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– 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 with the product:

– 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.
– Emergency Stop: The machine does not incorporate a suitable emergency stop button.
– Earthing Protection: The machine lacks earthing protection. This means the frame and body can become live during an electrical fault.
– Cabinet Door Security: The cabinet doors are secured only by plastic latches, allowing access to live electrical and moving mechanical parts during operation.
– Cable Management: External electrical cables are not properly supported or secured, making them vulnerable to damage and exposing live conductors.

The recall notice states that these defects increase the risk of electric shock, burns, and serious injuries to operators. The risk type is listed as “Burns, Electric shock, Injuries.” The level of risk is classified as “Serious risk.” The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify specific instructions for consumers or end-users regarding what they should do with the product. The official measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. Consumers who own or operate this machine should contact the manufacturer, Machinery Automation, for further instructions regarding the recall and to determine the appropriate course of action to address the identified safety defects.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the manufacturer is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force for this measure is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the provided data.

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer: Machinery Automation
– Notifying Country Authority: 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
– Specific contact details (phone, email, website) for the manufacturer or notifying authority: Not specified in the recall notice.

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