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Challenge saw - powerbase "xtreme 1200w 8" mitre saw and powerbase "excel 8" mitre saw — cuts & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskCutsInjuriesAug 24, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of cuts and injuries because:- the plastic blade cover can shatter in use, causing injuries due to flying pieces of plastic from blade cover shattering and cuts or lacerations due to the blade itself, - washers used to retain the guard were inadequate and leading to failure in use.Complaints and incidents reported.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Mitre saw, 1200W 5000rpm table mounted, 240 volts mains operated.

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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