Product recallOPSS
Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for a Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder presenting a serious risk of Injuries.
What to do now
Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2110-0124). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for a Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder presenting a serious risk of Injuries.
The risk
These products present a risk of serious injury or fatality as the attachments are not designed to be used together and are likely to cause loss of control which could result in serious injury or even fatality. Reports have been received of injuries arising from kickback caused by the chainsaw gripping the cutting surface and forcing the angle grinder 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.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has also issued a Safety Alert for Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs
Action taken
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace.
Advice to consumers
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0124
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Silver chain saw disc angle grinder.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder been recalled?
Vorel Chain Saw Disc Angle Grinder 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?
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?
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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
