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🧸 Product BG April 28, 2017

Ferros tools — Angle Grinder

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ferros tools — Angle Grinder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Cuts
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The tool can overheat during use causing accessible surfaces to become too hot. The dimensions of the guard are such that the guard does not fully protect the user from flying fragments in the event that the cutting disc
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3424 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 a power tool called an angle grinder. It can get very hot and may not protect you fully from flying pieces.

What's happening? The tool can overheat while you use it. The safety guard may not block all flying fragments.

Does this affect me? If you use this tool in Bulgaria, you could get burns or cuts.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a repair expert or seller for help. Talk to a doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 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: Burns, Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The tool can overheat during use causing accessible surfaces to become too hot. The dimensions of the guard are such that the guard does not fully protect the user from flying fragments in the event that the cutting disc · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 28, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/257811

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ferros tools — Angle Grinder. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The tool can overheat during use causing accessible surfaces to become too hot. The dimensions of the guard are such that the guard does not fully protect the user from flying fragments in the event...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 28, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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