EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Circular saw blade Benson “Tarcza widiowa do drewna” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04336/25
Summary
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 without the appropriate protections and protective devices. 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 nor with the European standards EN…
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Product
- Circular saw disk 125 mm x 22.2 mm, with 42 teeth, which according to advertisement and specifications is intended for use on angle grinders. Product sold online, in particular via Osta.ee (AllePal OÜ)
What is the risk?
- 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 without the appropriate protections and protective devices. 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 nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3 and EN 62841-2-3
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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