Angle grinder
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Möller Professional angle grinder (model MR/AG230-120) poses multiple safety hazards and has been ordered withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The product creates risks of electric shock because the electrical strength decreases during heating and the main cable dimensions do not meet requirements, potentially causing cable damage. The angle grinder also presents a fire hazard, as it caught fire and burned during testing at rated power. Additionally, the design of the terminals and switch location make the appliance unreliable and dangerous to operate, creating injury risks to users. The product fails to comply with the Machinery Directive and European standard EN 60745.
The affected product is a motor-driven angle grinder with a plastic-covered motor, two plastic grips (one fixed and one adjustable), and an iron-plate protective shield. Authorities have ordered the product's withdrawal from the market and consumer recall, though the exact enforcement date is unknown. The recall source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses risk of:- electric shock, since the electrical strength decreases during the heating test; the dimensions of the main cable do not comply with the requirements and therefore the cable can be damaged;- fire, since the product caught fire and burnt during the heating test carried out at rated power;- injuries, because as a consequence of the inappropriate design of the terminals and the location of the switch, operation of the appliance is not reliable and could present a risk to the user. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The product has a motor covered with plastic. One grip is fixed to the end of the casing and is made of plastic in another colour. It can be turned after releasing a lock and includes the mains supply switch. The second plastic grip can be screwed into any of the holes on the side of the metal crank case. It is also equipped with a protective shield made of iron-plate, which can be fixed to the crank case by fastening a separate screw. Main parts of the device: mains plug („16A/250V~ Y-002” + mark of manufacturer + VDE); mains cable („H05VV-F 0.75mm2X2C), switch („FA2-10/2B 20(20) A 110V~ 10(10) A 250V~5E4”). Model: MR/AG230-120 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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