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Electric chain saw stand adapter for angle grinder — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJan 4, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Electric chain saw stand adapter for angle grinder — injuries risk

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

Hazard

If the adapter is used on an angle grinder, the product becomes against its intended use a chainsaw without the appropriate safety features. This could lead to risk of injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Adapter set to convert an angle grinder into an chainsaw (Angle grinder not included). All necessary parts are in a box (35 x 13 cm) and have to be assembled by the costumer. The product has been sold online (in particular Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress).

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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