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2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc presenting a serious risk of death and injuries.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 0869692691954
What to do now
2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy 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 (2103-0278). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc presenting a serious risk of death and injuries.
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 meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
More information can be found on the OPSS Safety Alert page.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (OnBuy).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (OnBuy).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0278
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc 22mm Arbor 22 Tooth Wood Carving Disc For Angle Grinder
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Questions
Why has 2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy been reported?
2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy 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 barcode 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 2pcs 4 Inch Grinder Chain Disc sold on OnBuy sold?
The notice names OnBuy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.