EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder MÜHLER — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0314/17
Summary
null The enclosure does not have adequate mechanical strength and as a consequence could break during normal use leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
- Angle grinder, 220-240V, 500W.
What is the risk?
- null The enclosure does not have adequate mechanical strength and as a consequence could break during normal use leaving live parts accessible.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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