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🧸 Product FI EE April 15, 2022

Nova — Planer/thicknesser

Planer-thicknesser for woodwork, with a rotation of 9000 RPM/Min and 230V power. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Nova — Planer/thicknesser
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The basic insulation (not protected against dirt) is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between live parts (micro switch connector) and earthed metal part (frame) is not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and a user could receive an electric shock from them.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Repairing the defect
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1503 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a Nova brand electric planer/thicknesser tool. It is a machine that shaves wood.

What's happening? The tool’s safety insulation is weak. Live parts inside can touch metal parts. This may give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this tool in Finland or Estonia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a repair expert or electrician for advice before using it again.

🤖 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: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The basic insulation (not protected against dirt) is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between live parts (micro switch connector) and earthed metal part (frame) is not sufficient. Accessible parts can become live and a user could receive an electric shock from them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005869

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What is this product recall alert about?
Nova — Planer/thicknesser. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The basic insulation (not protected against dirt) is inadequate and the clearance/creepage distances between live parts (micro switch connector) and earthed metal part (frame) is not sufficient....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 15, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Finland and Estonia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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