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Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine Packaging machine — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-05-22

Hazard: Burns, Electric shock, Injuries

Machinery Automation VFFS packaging machine may cause burns, electric shock, and injuries

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-22
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Burns, Electric shock, Injuries
Hazard description	The machine lacks safeguards at the front to prevent contact with heated sealing jaws and rotating parts, creating risks of entanglement and trapping. It also does not incorporate a suitable emergency stop button. In addition, the machine lacks earthing protection, meaning the frame and body can become live during an electrical fault. The cabinet doors are secured only by plastic latches, allowing access to live electrical and moving mechanical parts during operation. External electrical cables are also not properly supported or secured, making them vulnerable to damage and exposing live cond…
Non-compliance	Machinery Directive
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/01446/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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