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Chain disc for angle grinders — recall A12/1576/18

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2018-10-26 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1576/18
Date of alert
2018-10-26
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
Vorel
Product category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product type
Chain disc
Reported risk: The chain disc may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/334656

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