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Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Heimerdinger Angle Grinder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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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.
Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- LB183
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0DBHF7HXX
What to do now
Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
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 (2608-0119). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Heimerdinger Angle Grinder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with a toothed saw blade attachment. These attachments increase the risk of kick back and loss of control of the angle grinder when in use, which could lead to serious injury or fatality. Kick back is caused when the blade snags or strikes an object during operation causing the tool to be suddenly forced backwards towards the operator.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Angle Grinder Toothed Saw Blade Attachments which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-angle-grinder-toothed-saw-blade-attachments-psa5
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0119, 2608-0121
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Blue angle grinder with a toothed saw blade attachment.
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Questions
Why has Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon been reported?
Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon 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 model and 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?
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 Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183 sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
