Angle grinder
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This Dimension angle grinder (model DM/AG230-160) poses safety hazards due to design and construction defects. During testing, the plastic ventilation grids broke and the protective cover split into two pieces when subjected to standard-required force, exposing live electrical parts that could cause electric shock. Additionally, the mains cable is thinner than safety standards require, making it more susceptible to damage. The tool's mechanical structure is insufficiently strong, and its instruction manual lacks complete safety warnings and rules required by law.
The product does not meet the European Machinery Directive or the EN 50144 safety standard. Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers, and a fine has been imposed. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do in response to this recall.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- during the mechanical strength test the ventilation grids broke and the cover fell into two parts when applying the force specified by the standard, thus the live parts became accessible, - the design of mains cable is lighter than required by the standard, therefore it can more easily damage; and of injuries because:- the mechanical strength is not sufficient, - the instructions manual only partly includes the necessary safety rules and warnings. The product does not comply with Machinery 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 authorities Date of entry into force: Unknown
The housing of the angle grinder is made of plastic, one of the grips is fitted to the end of the housing, made of plastic and it is a separate part that can be rotated after releasing a lock, it also includes the mains switch, the appliance can only be switched on after pressing a locking mechanism. The second grip can be screwed into one of the holes on the side of the metal crank case. The guard 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 (16A/250V FY-007+mark of manufacturer+mark of VDE); mains cable (H05VV-F 2X1mm2 YONKANG ZHIYING CABLE AND WIRE FACTORY); double-circuit switch (FA4-10/2D 10(10)A 250V~5E4 MC JIAN DA ELECTRIC FACTORY). Alternative component: double-circuit switch (FA2-10/2B 20(20)A 110V~ 10(10)A 220V~"). Technical specification: 230V~50Hz; 2050 W; Class II; 6000 RPM; diameter of disc:230 mm. Model: DM/AG230-160 Notifying country: Hungary
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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