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Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold via eBay (2204-0061 and 2204-0062) — injuries risk

UK OPSSMedium riskInjuriesSold on eBayApr 14, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold via eBay (2204-0061 and 2204-0062) — injuries risk

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Hazard

These products present a risk of serious injury or fatality as the attachments are not designed to be used with an angle grinder and are likely to cause loss of control which could result in serious injury or fatality. Reports have been received of injuries arising from kickback caused by the angle grinder gripping the cutting surface and forcing it 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. OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs which can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-angle-grinder-chainsaw-disc-attachment-psa2

Remedy

The listings have been removed by the online marketplace, eBay. We recommend owners 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
  • Warning consumers of risks

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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