Product Safety Report: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc (2102-0136)
Product safety report for angle grinder chainsaw disc presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc.
Hazard: Product presents a risk of injuries due to the kickback the chainsaw creates with the disc attachment.
Corrective action: Listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Users are recommended to stop using the product immediately.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Chain Saw Discs |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B08HQY5Q3T |
| 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. |
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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.
Corrective action
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.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2102-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards