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Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for angle grinder chainsaw discs presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 313390611801
- 61638
What to do now
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2102-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for angle grinder chainsaw discs presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product is marketed for use on an angle grinder, which converts the product into a hand-held circular saw. The relevant standard requires that instruction manuals for angle grinders specify that the product should not be used with a chain or toothed saw blade, as this can cause a kickback or loss of control over the power tool. If a chain saw blade is used with a hand-held angle grinder, this can result in serious injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
Listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2102-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
4 inch angle grinder disc with 22 tooth chain saw blade, for wood carving and cutting. 5/8” 16mm.
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Questions
Why has Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay been reported?
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
