EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder SOLLEO — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0254/17
Summary
null The mechanical strength of the enclosure is inadequate. The enclosure could consequently break during 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, mains powered.
What is the risk?
- null The mechanical strength of the enclosure is inadequate. The enclosure could consequently break during 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: 09/02/2017
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