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Circular saw blade for angle grinder Adeytos “Wood Carving Disc” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02530/26
Summary
The Adeytos "Wood Carving Disc" circular saw blade for angle grinders poses a serious risk of cuts and injuries. It is not designed for use as a hand-held circular saw but may be mounted on an angle grinder, leading to potential kickback or loss of control. The product is being withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users starting August 5, 2026, due to non-compliance with Machinery Directive requirements.
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Product
- Circular saw wood carving disc equipped with a cutting chainsaw chain, intended as an attachment for angle grinders.
What is the risk?
- 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. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. The products do not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
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