Angle grinder
20th June 2009
Item Description:
Type/number of model: MR/AG230-120, barcode:131810701206
Description: The product has a motor covered with plastic. One grip is fixed to the end of the casing and is made of plastic in another colour. It can be turned after releasing a lock and includes the mains supply switch. The second plastic grip can be screwed into any of the holes on the side of the metal crank case. It is also equipped with a protective shield made of iron-plate, which can be fixed to the crank case by fastening a separate screw.
Main parts of the device: mains plug („16A/250V~ Y-002” + mark of manufacturer + VDE); mains cable („H05VV-F 0.75mm2X2C), switch („FA2-10/2B 20(20) A 110V~ 10(10) A 250V~5E4”).
Country of origin: Unknown
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Danger:
Electric shock, fire and injuries
The product poses risk of: - electric shock, since the electrical strength decreases during the heating test; the dimensions of the main cable do not comply with the requirements and therefore the cable can be damaged; - fire, since the product caught fire and burnt during the heating test carried out at rated power; - injuries, because as a consequence of the inappropriate design of the terminals and the location of the switch, operation of the appliance is not reliable and could present a risk to the user.
The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Hungary
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
20th June 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
