EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder Höfftech “Cordless angle grinder” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01807/26
Summary
The product is missing restart protection. If the power switch is locked, the angle grinder starts up immediately after the battery is installed. This creates a risk that the machine could start up unintentionally, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841.
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Product
- Rechargeable cordless angle grinder. Machine size: 300x60x60 mm.
- Sold online: eBay() /
What is the risk?
- The product is missing restart protection. If the power switch is locked, the angle grinder starts up immediately after the battery is installed. This creates a risk that the machine could start up unintentionally, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2026
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