Verto angle grinder — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
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
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (31/08/2018)
Product description
Angle grinder.
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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