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🧸 Product FI July 21, 2017

Hyundai — Kulmahiomakone

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Hyundai — Kulmahiomakone
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery

Hazard: The protection guard of the angle grinder can come loose and provides insufficient protection against loose flying fragments generated during use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Dir

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3340 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? A small electric grinder sold in Finland. Its safety cover may not stay in place.

What's happening? The cover can pop off while you use the tool. Flying pieces could hit you.

Does this affect me? Anyone in Finland who owns or uses this grinder.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a store or dealer for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The protection guard of the angle grinder can come loose and provides insufficient protection against loose flying fragments generated during use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Dir · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/269333

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hyundai — Kulmahiomakone. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The protection guard of the angle grinder can come loose and provides insufficient protection against loose flying fragments generated during use. The product does not comply with the requirements o...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
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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