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Chainsaw blade — cuts risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskCutsNov 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Chainsaw blade — cuts risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw.As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Retailer

Product description

Wood chainsaw blade for angle grinder 115/125 mm. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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