EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Angle grinder Verto — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0089/18
Summary
In the event that the cutting disc breaks, the disc guard intended to protect the user rotates too much. As a consequence, the user could be hit by flying particles.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.
What is the risk?
- In the event that the cutting disc breaks, the disc guard intended to protect the user rotates too much. As a consequence, the user could be hit by flying particles.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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2018
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