Angle grinder Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Angle grinder

Brand: Höfftech

Country: Germany

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01807/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Angle grinder
Brand Höfftech
Country Germany
Case Number SR/01807/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
Record ID: SR/01807/26
Date of Entry: Based on notification from Germany, effective 01/06/2026

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1. Recall Summary

The European Union Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a cordless angle grinder sold under the brand Höfftech. The recall was initiated by the retailer in Germany. The product is classified as machinery and is intended for consumer use. The recall measure is a withdrawal of the product from the market. The notifying country is Germany. The country of origin is listed as Unknown.

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2. Affected Products

– Product type: Cordless angle grinder (rechargeable)
– Brand: Höfftech
– Name: Cordless angle grinder
– Model / Type number: 009426, M9201
– Barcode: 8718375339510
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Physical description: Machine size is 300 x 60 x 60 mm.
– Case number: SR/01807/26
– Reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099308

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3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard:

– Risk type: Injuries
– Nature of the 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.
– Non-compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841.
– Risk level classification in the source data: Serious risk.

No other hazards (chemical, strangulation, or otherwise) are described in the source data beyond the injury risk from unintended start-up.

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies the following measure:

– Type of economic operator taking the measure: Retailer
– Category of measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market
– Date of entry into force: 01/06/2026

Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the market withdrawal measure. Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further guidance. If additional consumer instructions are issued by the retailer or manufacturer, they will supersede this general advice.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy stated in the recall notice is:

– Remedy: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Details: The retailer has taken the measure to remove the product from sale. No specific remedy for consumers (such as refund, replacement, or repair) is explicitly stated in the source data. Consumers should inquire with the retailer about available remedies.

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6. Contact Information

– Notifying country: Germany
– Country of origin: Unknown
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– EU Safety Gate case number: SR/01807/26
– EU Safety Gate public alert link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099308
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012246
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012247
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012248
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012249
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012250
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012251
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11012252

No additional contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses) is provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further details should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page or contact the relevant national authority in Germany.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Angle grinder?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01807/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Angle grinder?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Angle grinder?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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