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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 purchased via eBay 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.
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.
- Product 1
- Product 2
What to do now
The risk with Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- 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
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2204-0061). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for angle grinder chainsaw discs purchased via eBay 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 (eBay). 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, eBay. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2204-0061 and 2204-0062
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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Questions
Why has Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay been reported?
The risk with Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold on eBay is physical injury. 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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
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.
