2022.04.14 Safety Report: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold via eBay
22 April 2022
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product
Two models of unbranded angle grinder chainsaw disc sold via eBay
Listing name (product 1)
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs - 4 1/2" or 5" Angle Grinder Wood Carving Disc 14 Teeth
Product identifiers
125 x 22 mm, 5" Diameter, 7/8" Arbor, 10,000-13,000 RPM
Product description
Silver wood carving disc attachment supplied in a front see through plastic packaging with a yellow and black cardboard back
Listing name (product 2)
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs - 4" or 4-1/2" Angle Grinder Angle Grinder Wood Carving Disc 22 Teeth
Product identifiers
5/8" Centre, 13,000 RPM Max, for use with 4". or 4-1/2" Angle Grinder
Product description
Silver wood carving disc attachment supplied in a front see through plastic packaging with an orange and black cardboard back
Hazard
These products present a risk of serious injury or fatality as the attachments are not designed to be used with an angle grinder and are likely to cause loss of control which could result in serious injury or fatality. Reports have been received of injuries arising from kickback caused by the angle grinder gripping the cutting surface and forcing it to sharply turn or jump out of the hand of the operator. These grinder chain discs do not comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Corrective action
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace, eBay. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress
Notified by
Office for Product Safety and Standards
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