EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Angle grinder Brücke — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00125/22
Summary
The main switch may become detached if the product receives a mechanical impact, leaving live parts exposed, causing an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3.
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Product
- Angle grinder. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The main switch may become detached if the product receives a mechanical impact, leaving live parts exposed, causing an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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