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Machinery — electric shock & fire risk (0585/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireSep 15, 2006

Hazard

This product poses a risk of:- electric shock because the internal wires are not fixed and can therefore get into contact with moving parts or get damaged and the conductors can slip out of the terminals of the switch. During the electric strength test, the reinforced insulation failed.- fire because during the temperature rise test, the product caught fire.The instructions for use and safety warnings are incomplete.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the European standard 50144.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Electric angle grinder "Sturm Et Stein"Type/model: AG-11.

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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