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🧸 Product FI EE March 31, 2023

Woodtec — Wedge splitter machine

Grey horizontal wedge splitter on wheels, brown cardboard box. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Woodtec — Wedge splitter machine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The area where log splitting takes place is not adequately protected. The product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water, may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1263 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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 an electric log-splitter made by Woodtec. It is a machine that cuts big logs into smaller pieces.

What's happening? The machine’s safety guard is not strong enough. Water can get inside and cause an electric short-circuit. This could give the user an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this Woodtec wedge splitter in Finland or Estonia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Ask your local dealer or a qualified electrician to check it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after any contact.

🤖 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)
Woodtec
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The area where log splitting takes place is not adequately protected. The product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water, may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 31, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008011

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Woodtec — Wedge splitter machine. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The area where log splitting takes place is not adequately protected. The product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water, may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2023 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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