Angle grinder
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This angle grinder (model WS 500/115, Art. No 67080) poses serious safety hazards due to internal wiring that is not properly secured and can contact moving parts, creating a risk of electric shock. Additionally, the power switch is not fixed in place, making it impossible to reliably determine whether the device is actually off, and there is no warning about the rotating disc continuing to move after the switch is activated. The product fails to comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 50144.
Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers, with a fine imposed on the economic operator responsible. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take to return or dispose of the product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
This product poses a serious risk of :- electric shock because the internal wires are not fixed, therefore they can get into contact with moving parts; - injuries because the power switch is unfixed, therefore it cannot be established when the device is switched off, furthermore there is no warning concerning the moving disc after switching off the device.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50144.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and fine ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
The motor cover of the angle grinder also serves as a grip and is made of colourful plastic, the switch is covered with black plastic. The product has external screwed brush caps. The second grip can be screwed into one of the holes on the side of the metal crank case. The machine can be switched on by pushing the button forward and switched off by pulling it backwards. The shield is made of iron plate, the cleat welded to it can be fixed onto the crank case by fastening a screw. Main parts of the device: mains plug (10/16A/250V YDB2+mark of manufacturer+mark of test house); mains cable (H05VV-F 2X0,75mm2 SHENG SHI DA +VDE); single-circuit switch (FT3-4/2F1 4(3)A250V5E4+TÜV+mark of manufacturer); condenser (MEX/TENTA MKT 0,22uF K X2 275VAC 40/085/21 EN132400 250VAC+ mark of test house +mark of manufacturer+CE); Technical specification: 230 V; 50 Hz; 500 W; Class II; 11000 RPM; diameter of disc:115 mm. Model: WS 500/115 Art. No 67080, bar code: 4 011 458 670 802 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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