Circular saw blade
Injuries Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00477/21 |
| Brand | Powermat |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | PM0892 |
| Published | 9 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745-2.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/03/2021
Product Description
Circular chain saw with dimensions 22,2 mm, with 9 teeth, for angle grinder 125mm. The product was also sold online.