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🧸 Product DE DK December 14, 2018

CTC — Bizer Dual Extruder 3D Drucker MK8

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CTC — Bizer Dual Extruder 3D Drucker MK8
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The instructions for use in the national language are missing and insulation is lacking on the lower part of the device.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
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12 days in total
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What is this? This is a 3D printer called the CTC Bizer Dual Extruder MK8. It uses electricity and can cause electric shocks.

What's happening? The instructions for using the printer are missing in German and Danish. Also, the bottom part of the printer does not have proper insulation to protect against electric shocks.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this printer in Germany or Denmark, you could be at risk of an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the printer right away. Ask your local store or a technician for help. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after any contact with the printer.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The instructions for use in the national language are missing and insulation is lacking on the lower part of the device. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 14, 2018
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/344051

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What is this product recall alert about?
CTC — Bizer Dual Extruder 3D Drucker MK8. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The instructions for use in the national language are missing and insulation is lacking on the lower part of the device. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 14, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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