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🧸 Product PL January 9, 2026

Rangers — Welding machine 300A

Inverter welding machine.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Rangers — Welding machine 300A
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The cross-sectional area of the power supply cable is too low. Moreover, the power supply cable is too short. The wires may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 138 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 welding machine called Rangers 300A. It is used to join metal pieces together.

What's happening? The power cable is too thin and too short. This can make the wires get too hot. The hot wires can damage the cable’s covering. This could expose live parts that can give you an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you use this welding machine in Poland, you could be at risk of an electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Ask a repair person or an electrician to check it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after any accident.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Rangers
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the power supply cable is too low. Moreover, the power supply cable is too short. The wires may overheat and cause the insulation to become damaged making live parts accessible. The user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097260

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Rangers — Welding machine 300A. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the power supply cable is too low. Moreover, the power supply cable is too short. The wires may overheat and cause the insulation to become damage...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 9, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ 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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