Woodcutter
Cuts, Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02599/23 |
| Brand | Specialist |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 57-001 |
| Published | 27 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The circular saw blade can be mounted on an angle grinder and the device could therefore, contrary to its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. 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 nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3 and EN 62841-2-3.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/07/2023
Product Description
Saw blade for wood, with a diameter of 125 mm and centre hole 22.2 mm, advertised for use with angle grinders. Product sold online.