Product Safety Notification
Notification Number
A12/00374/23
Notification Source
Safety Gate
Notification Type
Serious risk
Risk Type
Cuts
Risk Description
The saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its advertised use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. This could cause a kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries.
Product Name
Product Category
Machinery
Brand Name
Sub Category
Circular saw blade
Product Description
Saw blade, intended for use on angle grinders. The product is 115 mm x 22 mm, with 40 teeth. The product was sold online.
Notification URL
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