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Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesOct 15, 2021

Hazard

These products present a risk of serious injury or fatality as the attachments are not designed to be used together and are likely to cause loss of control which could result in serious injury or even fatality. Reports have been received of injuries arising from kickback caused by the chainsaw gripping the cutting surface and forcing the angle grinder to sharply turn or jump out of the hand of the operator. These grinder chain discs do not comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has also issued a Safety Alert for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs

Remedy

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Silver chain saw disc angle grinder.

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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