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🧸 Product EE December 12, 2025

Benson — Tarcza widiowa do drewna

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)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Benson — Tarcza widiowa do drewna
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
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.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 274 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A round saw blade sold for wood. It can be put on a grinder, which is not safe.

What's happening? The blade may be used wrongly as a hand saw. This can cause the tool to kick back or slip, leading to injuries.

Does this affect me? If you have this blade in Estonia, stop using it this way right away.

What should I do? Talk to a seller or a tool expert before using it again. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Benson
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Poland

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097005

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Benson — Tarcza widiowa do drewna. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: 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...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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