Electric chain saw stand

Injuries Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric chain saw stand
Alert NumberA12/2000/18
BrandUnknown
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 January 2019

Risk Description

If the adapter is used on an angle grinder, the product becomes against its intended use a chainsaw without the appropriate safety features. This could lead to risk of injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Adapter set to convert an angle grinder into an chainsaw (Angle grinder not included). All necessary parts are in a box (35 x 13 cm) and have to be assembled by the costumer. The product has been sold online (in particular Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress).

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