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Angle grinder Dexter “Dexter Power” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0081/18
Summary
The angle grinder's handle may detach. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62841 and EN 60745.
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Product
- Angle grinder, 230 mm 2100 W.
- Recall information: https://www.leroymerlin.pl/news/wazna-informacja-dla-klientow-ktorzy-zakupili-szlifierke-katowa-ag230-4-230-mm-2100-w-dexter-power-w-terminie-od-1-11-2017-do-25-09-2018-r,n37.html
What is the risk?
- The angle grinder's handle may detach. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62841 and EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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