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🧸 Product DE May 15, 2020

Circular saw blade

Circular saw blade with a 4 inch diameter and 14-teeth chain. It was advertised as suitable for use on commercially available angle grinders and sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Circular saw blade
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2267 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A circular saw blade is a metal disc with teeth. It is made to fit on a circular saw, not on an angle grinder.

What's happening? Some people are putting this blade on an angle grinder by mistake. This is not how it should be used.

Does this affect me? If you use an angle grinder with this blade, it could cause an injury. This can happen in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the blade on an angle grinder. Ask your local store or a tool expert for help. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you are 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
May 15, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001133

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What is this product recall alert about?
Circular saw blade. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2020 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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