Angle grinder (Brücke)
The main switch may become detached if the product receives a mechanical impact, leaving live parts exposed, causing an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor…
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- Date
- 2022-11-04
- Country
- Finland
- Brand
- Brücke
- Product
- Angle grinder
- Classification
- electric shock
- Category
- Tools & DIY
- Source
- EU Safety Gate
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What to do
- Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
- If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
- Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.
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