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Hand tools — injuries risk (0695/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesDec 30, 2005

Hazard

The material of which the saw is made is steel brand 45 - according to the chemical composition; and for the Rockwell hardness index - 43 HRC in the middle of the saw and 31.5 HRC on the edges of the saw. On the grounds of the European standards' requirements (EN) and the good engineering practice, the recommended material for the production of hand instruments made of steel is with chemical composition brand 45 and hardness according to Rockwell between 45 and 50HRC.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and issue of warnings ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Handsaws.Brand: HAND SAW 18.Type/number of model: Unknown. Description: Handsaws with plastic handle in a cardboard package with an inscription: "HAND SAW 18".

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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