12" ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW STAND
Cuts Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/01178/25 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | VB-8401 |
| Published | 4 April 2025 |
Risk Description
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Adapter kit to convert an angle grinder for use as a chain saw (angle grinder not included in item supplied)