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Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesSold on AmazonFeb 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product is marketed for use on an angle grinder, which converts the product into a hand-held circular saw. The relevant standard requires that instruction manuals for angle grinders specify that the product should not be used with a chain or toothed saw blade, as this can cause a kickback or loss of control over the power tool. If a chain saw disc is used with a hand-held angle grinder, this presents a serious risk of injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

4 inch angle grinder chainsaw disc with 22-teeth, for wood carving, cutting and shaping. Fits 4 or 4 ½ inch angle grinders. Pack of 3. Yellow.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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