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🧸 Product GB May 26, 2017

SJR — Vehicle Lift

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SJR — Vehicle Lift
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The strength of the locking system for the carrying arms is insufficient, which could lead to the vehicle falling from the lift. The lowering control can be inadvertently operated. Both could lead to persons being crushe
Origin
People's Republic of China
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A garage lift used to raise cars may not hold the arms safely. The arms could drop or the lift could lower by accident.

What's happening? The lock on the arms is too weak. The lift might lower on its own. This could crush anyone underneath.

Does this affect me? If you use a vehicle lift in a garage or workshop, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lift right away. Ask your garage owner or a mechanic for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The strength of the locking system for the carrying arms is insufficient, which could lead to the vehicle falling from the lift. The lowering control can be inadvertently operated. Both could lead to persons being crushe · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 26, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/261077

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What is this product recall alert about?
SJR — Vehicle Lift. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The strength of the locking system for the carrying arms is insufficient, which could lead to the vehicle falling from the lift. The lowering control can be inadvertently operated. Both could lead to person...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
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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