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🧸 Product DE SI October 26, 2018

Chain disc

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Chain disc
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The chain disc may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw.
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2833 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.
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73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? A chain disc is a round metal disc that can be put on an angle grinder. It is not meant to be used like a hand-held saw.

What's happening? Some people are using it the wrong way. They are holding it like a saw, which can cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in Germany or Slovenia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it as a saw. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The chain disc may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 26, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/334182

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chain disc. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The chain disc may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 26, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Slovenia.
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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