Snorkel issues boom lift safety warning

Owners and users of Snorkel boom lifts are urged to carry out machine checks after a potential safety issue was discovered on three products.

Snorkel International has found that a small number of boom lifts produced prior to 2004 might not be fitted with the proper number of boom sensors.

The machines affected are the Snorkel TB120, TB126J and PRO126. 

“We believe the potential problem is limited some Snorkel TB120s, TB126Js and PRO126s, produced between 2000 and 2003,” said Michael Wright, director of product support for UpRight Powered Access.

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“However, we strongly advise that owners check all machines from these three lines.

“It is vital that they conduct checks on the boom angle and length sensors and retrofit additional sensors where appropriate.”

All owners, operators, or users of a Snorkel TB120, TB126J, or PRO126, should contact their Snorkel or Upright Service representative immediately. For the Middle East region, this is Michael Wright on +44 (0) 845 1550 057.

A full Service Bulletin covering this potential issue is available at www.snorkellifts.com.