EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Saw blade for angle grinders Geko — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00645/23
Summary
The circular saw blade is advertised as a saw blade for angle grinders. If the saw blade is mounted on an angle grinder, the angle grinder becomes a hand-held circular saw, which is not its intended use. Such use can result in backlashes and loss of control over the tool. This can result in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard 62841-2-3.
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Product
Saw blade for angle grinders — Geko
- Brand
- Geko
- Name / model
- G78125
- Barcode
- 5901477149207
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Circular saw blade, offered and labelled for use on an angle grinder (3 blades / teeth), 125 mm * 22.2 mm. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The circular saw blade is advertised as a saw blade for angle grinders. If the saw blade is mounted on an angle grinder, the angle grinder becomes a hand-held circular saw, which is not its intended use. Such use can result in backlashes and loss of control over the tool. This can result in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard 62841-2-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2023
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