Chainsaw blade
- Country of origin
- Poland
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- Wood chainsaw blade for angle grinder 115/125 mm. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01571/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-46
- Published
- 15 November 2021
- Modified
- 1 April 2022
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