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🧸 Product DE March 3, 2023

Circular saw blade

Wood-carving disc for chainsaw blade which, according to the exhibitor, is intended for use on angle grinders. The product is 125 mm x 22 mm, with 14 teeth. The product was sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Circular saw blade
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Cuts
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, opposed to its advertised use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. This could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1293 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
122 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? A circular saw blade is a metal disc with teeth that spins to cut wood or other materials. It is meant to be used on a circular saw machine.

What's happening? Some people are using this blade on an angle grinder instead. This is not safe and can cause the tool to kick back or lose control.

Does this affect me? If you use this blade on an angle grinder, you could get hurt. This is a problem in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the blade on an angle grinder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how to use it safely.

🤖 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: Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, opposed to its advertised use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. This could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007586

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What is this product recall alert about?
Circular saw blade. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, opposed to its advertised use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. This could caus...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 3, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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