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Machinery — electric shock & fire risk (0498/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireAug 11, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of electric shock because:- during the electric strength test the breakdown occurred (unsatisfactory insulation);- certain internal wires which are not fixed can get into contact with moving parts and get damaged.This grinder also poses a risk of fire because during normal load test the functioning of the machine became abnormal, smoke was emitted through the ventilation holes and the product caught fire.Due to the short-circuit and fire the commutator and the insulation of the stator-coil and armature coil burned down. This product does not include all required markings.This angle grinder does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the European Standards.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Angle grinder “Man’s friend”Type/model: MF 125-104.

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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