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🧸 Product DK August 30, 2024

Wood carving disc

Circular saw wood carving disc, intended for use on angle grinders, 125 mm, black, with a weight of 245 grams. Product sold online.

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

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 697 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A round wood-cutting disc that can be put on a grinder. It is not meant to be used like a hand-held saw.

What's happening? The disc might be used the wrong way. This could cause the tool to jerk or lose control and hurt someone.

Does this affect me? If you use this disc in Denmark, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a store worker or 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
August 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014139

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What is this product recall alert about?
Wood carving disc. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 30, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
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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