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Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for six models of unbranded angle grinder chainsaw discs sold via the AliExpress marketplace presenting a risk of serious injury and fatality.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- Product 1
- Product 2
- Product 3
- Product 4
- Product 5
- Product 6
What to do now
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2203-0068). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for six models of unbranded angle grinder chainsaw discs sold via the AliExpress marketplace presenting a risk of serious injury and fatality.
The risk
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.
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs which can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-angle-grinder-chainsaw-disc-attachment-psa2
Action taken
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress). We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Advice to consumers
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace, AliExpress. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2203-0068, 2203-0325, 2203-0335, 2203-0340, 2203-0303 and 2203-0072.
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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Questions
Why has Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress been reported?
Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on AliExpress sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
