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🧸 Product HU December 16, 2022

DZT — Electric chain saw Stand 12 PROFESSIONAL/ CHAIN SAW CONVERTER

Chain saw attachment for angle grinder. The product can only be mounted on an angle grinder with a shaft diameter of 10 mm. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
DZT — Electric chain saw Stand 12 PROFESSIONAL/ CHAIN SAW  CONVERTER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Cuts, Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The assembled chain saw is not equipped with a rear hand guard; the structure does not include a kickback protection device. In addition the machine with the conversion adapter (angle grinder) does not have a chain brake release button. The user may suffer cuts or injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1366 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? This is a chain saw that can also be changed into an angle grinder. It comes from China and is sold under the brand DZT.

What's happening? The saw does not have a back hand guard or a kickback guard. The angle grinder part also lacks a chain brake button. This can cause cuts or injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this saw in Hungary, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store or a doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)
DZT
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The assembled chain saw is not equipped with a rear hand guard; the structure does not include a kickback protection device. In addition the machine with the conversion adapter (angle grinder) does not have a chain brake release button. The user may suffer cuts or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007341

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What is this product recall alert about?
DZT — Electric chain saw Stand 12 PROFESSIONAL/ CHAIN SAW CONVERTER. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The assembled chain saw is not equipped with a rear hand guard; the structure does not include a kickback protection device. In addition the machine with the conversion adapter (angle grinder) does no...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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