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FELISATTI Angle grinder — electric shock & injuries risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockInjuriesApr 14, 2017
Photo from the official notice: FELISATTI Angle grinder — electric shock & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FELISATTI Angle grinder — electric shock & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The insulation is insufficient and parts of the angle grinder could become live.The guard does not protect the user properly and if the disc disintegrates, flying fragments could consequently cause injuries to the eyes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (12/12/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (12/12/2016)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (12/12/2016)

Product description

Red and black angle grinder packed in a cardboard box.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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