The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/0561/19

Category
Machinery

Product
Tennis Ball Serving Machine

Brand
Metaltek

Name
Playmate Smash

Type / number of model
Serial number: 441222

Batch number / barcode
Unknown

Risk type
Electric shock, Entrapment

Fluid ingress is possible through the hopper and ball entry point. In addition, the rotating feed unit is unguarded.

Inadequate protection leads to a risk of electric shock and entrapment which may cause injuries.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 60204 and EN 12100.

Measures taken by economic operators
Warning consumers of the risks (by: distributor)

Description
Playmate Smash tennis ball serving machine powered via mains electric.

Country of origin
United States

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

Playmate Smash

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