Product safety reportOPSS
Circular Saw sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for circular saw presenting a serious risk of injuries and cuts.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Circular Saw sold on Amazon 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 (2201-0011). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for circular saw presenting a serious risk of injuries and cuts.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries and cuts as it does not have adequate quality guards. The saw guard did not spring back once retracted and jammed permanently, exposing the blade, which presents a cuts hazard to users.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been destroyed at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Blue and silver circular saw supplied in a plain cardboard box.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Circular Saw sold on Amazon been reported?
Circular Saw sold on Amazon 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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 Circular Saw sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
