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🧸 Product LV March 10, 2017

BESK — Angle Grinder

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BESK — Angle Grinder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Cuts
Category
Machinery

Hazard: The wheel guard can rotate and fall off. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3473 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is an angle grinder, a power tool used to cut or grind metal. It has a spinning wheel covered by a guard.

What's happening? The guard on some of these grinders can spin and fall off while in use. This does not meet EU safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this grinder in Latvia, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a repair shop or your seller for help. Talk to a professional before using it again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The wheel guard can rotate and fall off. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 10, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/250623

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What is this product recall alert about?
BESK — Angle Grinder. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The wheel guard can rotate and fall off. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 10, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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