EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Saw blade for angle grinder Kaindl “Super Carver” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00005/23
Summary
The angle grinder does not have the adequate safety features to protect the user from contact with the blade. There is a risk of kickback and that the user is injured by the revolving blade. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Blue carving saw blade. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The angle grinder does not have the adequate safety features to protect the user from contact with the blade. There is a risk of kickback and that the user is injured by the revolving blade. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 21/10/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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