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🧸 Product FI January 3, 2020

Power Craft — Mitre Saw - Circular Bench Saw

Combined mitre and bench saw.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Power Craft — Mitre Saw - Circular Bench Saw
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Cuts, Damage to sight
Category
Machinery

Hazard: The saw can move from its position during operation and its blade guard does not properly lock. Consequently, the user could get in contact with the turning blade and become injured. Also, when tilted at 45 degrees, the blade can touch the product's aluminium table. As a result, it will cut it and propel its material towards an unprotected user, who might suffer of injuries in the body or face.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2443 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 Power Craft brand mitre saw. It is a tool that cuts wood. The saw’s blade guard does not lock well, and the saw can move during use.

What's happening? The saw may shift while cutting. The blade guard may not stay closed. The blade can touch the metal table and send sharp pieces flying.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this saw in Finland, you could get hurt. The danger is from the moving blade or flying metal pieces.

What should I do? Stop using the saw right away. Ask a repair expert or the store where you bought it for help. Talk to a doctor if you get 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)
Power Craft
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts, Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The saw can move from its position during operation and its blade guard does not properly lock. Consequently, the user could get in contact with the turning blade and become injured. Also, when tilted at 45 degrees, the blade can touch the product's aluminium table. As a result, it will cut it and propel its material towards an unprotected user, who might suffer of injuries in the body or face. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000049

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Power Craft — Mitre Saw - Circular Bench Saw. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts, Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The saw can move from its position during operation and its blade guard does not properly lock. Consequently, the user could get in contact with the turning blade and become injured. Als...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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