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SR/01178/25

Angle grinder conversion kit

12" ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW STAND

Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Germany
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

The chainsaw adaptor allows the angle grinder to be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in serious cuts. An angle grinder is not designed to be adapted for use as a chainsaw.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description
Adapter kit to convert an angle grinder for use as a chain saw (angle grinder not included in item supplied)
Packaging
All the necessary parts are in a box measuring 35 x 13 cm for assembly by the user.
Model / type
VB-8401

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
SR/01178/25 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2025-14
Published
9 April 2025
Modified
7 May 2025
Corrigendum
Notification SR/01195/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the product's traceability. Notification SR/01205/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the product's traceability. Notification SR/01235/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product. Notification SR/01201/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the measures taken by online marketplaces for this product.

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