Product Safety Report: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs sold via AliExpress (2203-0068, 2203-0325, 2203-0335, 2203-0340, 2203-0303, 2203-0072)
Product Safety Report for six models of unbranded angle grinder chainsaw discs sold via the AliExpress marketplace presenting a risk of serious injury and fatality.
Summary
Product: Six models of unbranded angle grinder chainsaw disc sold via AliExpress
Hazard: The products present a risk of serious injury or fatality as the attachments are not designed to be used with an angle grinder and can lead to loss of control, causing the blade to cut the operator or nearby person.
Corrective action: The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress). We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Product Number | PSD Case Number | Product Identifiers | Product Listing Name | Product Description | Image and PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product 1 | 2203-0068 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 3435950125 | 125x22mm wood carving disc 9 teeth 5 inch 125mm angle grinder chain saw. disc for carve, cut or shape | Silver wood carving disc in transparent plastic packaging with orange and black cardboard back. | |
| Product 2 | 2203-0325 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 3455309822 | Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs - ATO 4/5 inch Angle Grinder Chain Disc Woodworking Chain Wheel Tools Wood Slotting Saw Blade wood Carving Disc Carve Cut Shape | Silver wood carving disc attachment supplied in a front see through plastic packaging with an orange and black cardboard back. | |
| Product 3 | 2203-0335 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 3598414630 | Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs (Angle Grinder Chain Disc 22 Teeth Mill Chain Wheel Circular Saw blade 4/5 Inch Wood Slotting Saw Blade Wood Carving Disc Carve) (4 Inch) | Silver wood carving disc attachment supplied in a front see through plastic packaging with a red cardboard back. | |
| Product 4 | 2203-0340 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 2701931970 | Angle Grinder Chainsaw Discs 5” 125mm Stainless Steel Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc 14 Teeth Saw Blade Wood Carving cutting for Wood Carving Pruning Branches | Silver wood carving disc attachment supplied in a front see through plastic packaging with an orange and black cardboard back. | |
| Product 5 | 2203-0303 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 3455309822 | ATO 4/5 Inch Angle Grinder Chain Disc Wood Slotting Saw Blade Wood Carving Disc Carve Cut Shape | A chainsaw disc designed for use with a 5 inch diameter angle grinder disc. | |
| Product 6 | 2203-0072 | AliExpress Item Number: 100500 3722931965, Product Item Number: 61638 | 4 Inch / 5 Inch Angle GrinderChain Saws Disc Chainsaw Wheel Woodworking Wood Grinding Carving Cutting Tools | A disc designed to fit an angle grinder with a chainsaw chain around the cutting edge. |
Hazard
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
Corrective action
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace, AliExpress. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2203-0068, 2203-0325, 2203-0335, 2203-0340, 2203-0303 and 2203-0072.
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards