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12" ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW STAND Angle grinder conversion kit — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-04-04 · China-origin

Hazard: CutsOrigin: China

12" electric chainsaw stand conversion kit for cut hazard

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-04-04
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	VB-8001
Category	Machinery
Hazard	Cuts
Hazard description	The chainsaw adaptor allows the angle grinder to 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 serious cuts. An angle grinder is not designed to be adapted for use as a chainsaw.
Non-compliance	Machinery Directive
Remedy	Import rejected at border.
Recall number	SR/01178/25
Official notice	View source ↗

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Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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