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Circular saw blade — cuts & injuries risk (A12/02425/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskCutsInjuriesAug 30, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Circular saw blade — cuts & injuries risk (A12/02425/24)

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

Hazard

The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. 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.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor

Product description

Circular saw wood carving disc, intended for use on angle grinders, 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). Product sold online.

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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