InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Höfftech – Angle grinder

Höfftech – Angle grinder

Name: Cordless angle grinder

Category: 10

Date: 2026-06-19

Product Category: Machinery

Risk Type: Injuries

Danger: 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.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/06/2026

Description: Rechargeable cordless angle grinder. Machine size: 300x60x60 mm.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: Unknown

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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