Angle grinder conversion kit Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning an angle grinder conversion kit sold under the brand Retoo. The product is marketed as a “CHAIN SAW 12” and is designed to attach a chain blade (guide rail) to an angle grinder. The recall was initiated by the notifying country, Germany, under case number SR/01944/26. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China. The recall measure involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace where it was sold. The date of entry into force for this measure is 20 May 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Angle grinder conversion kit (chain saw adaptor)
– Brand: Retoo
– Name: CHAIN SAW 12
– Type/Model Number: 0840
– Barcode: 5904806163486
– Size: 12 inches (300 mm)
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/01944/26

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Cuts.” The specific danger described is that the product lacks essential safety functions, including a chain brake, an ergonomic handle, and a proper switch function. According to the notice, if the saw chain blocks or kicks back during use, the user may be seriously injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841-4. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. No specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product are provided in the source data. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and contact the retailer or the online marketplace where it was purchased for further guidance. The notice does not specify a recall hotline, website, or return procedure.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as recorded in the recall notice, is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. This means the product is no longer available for sale through that channel. No information is provided regarding a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers who have already bought the product. The notice does not indicate that the manufacturer or distributor is offering a specific remedy to end users.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country Authority: Germany (specific agency not named in the source data)
– Online Marketplace: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer/Distributor: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099371
– Case Number: SR/01944/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The product is a conversion kit that attaches a chain saw blade to an angle grinder. It is classified under the category “Machinery.”
– The recall notice does not provide a specific date range for when the product was sold, nor does it list the name of the online marketplace.
– No consumer contact telephone number, email address, or physical address is included in the source data.
– Consumers seeking further information should refer to the official Safety Gate alert page using the reference link provided above.

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