Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 18 Jun 2026
SR/01807/26
Höfftech angle grinder withdrawn from the market over injury risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Höfftech angle grinder) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Rechargeable cordless angle grinder. Machine size: 300x60x60 mm.
- Brand
- Höfftech
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The product is missing restart protection. If the power switch is locked, the angle grinder starts up immediately after the battery is installed. This creates a risk that the machine could start up unintentionally, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01807/26
View official notice ↗
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