The aim of the market surveillance was to determine whether hand-held electric hedge trimmers placed on the market of BiH are safe to use.
During the implementation of proactive surveillance, 7 models/types of hand-held electric hedge trimmers were tested. It was found that 5 models/types (71%) did not comply with the safety requirements of the Order on the safety of machinery and they may pose risk of injuries to consumers.
Economic operators removed the non-compliances in 4 types of hand-held electric hedge trimmers (total of 149 products). One type of hedge trimmer was destroyed (total of 3 products).