EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder adaptor kit Kraft&Dele “12’’ chain saw attachment / adapter for angle grinder” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01890/26
Summary
This product allows the angle grinder to be used as a hand-held-chain saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback, breaking of the chain at high speed or loss of control over the tool, resulting in serious cuts and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3, EN…
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Product
Angle grinder adaptor kit — Kraft&Dele
- Brand
- Kraft&Dele
- Name / model
- 12’’ chain saw attachment / adapter for angle grinder · KD10791
- Category
- Machinery
- Adapter kit to convert an angle grinder for use as a chain saw (angle grinder not included in item supplied)
- Sold online: Other(ostuklikk.ee/) /
What is the risk?
- This product allows the angle grinder to be used as a hand-held-chain saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback, breaking of the chain at high speed or loss of control over the tool, resulting in serious cuts and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3, EN 62841-2-3 and EN 62841-4-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 17/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/05/2026
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