Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Angle grinder conversion kit
Brand: Retoo
Country: Germany
Hazards: Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01944/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Angle grinder conversion kit |
| Brand | Retoo |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/01944/26 |
| Hazard | Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Reclia – Recall Information Database Record
Case Number: SR/01944/26
Date of Record: Based on EU Safety Gate notification from Germany, with measure effective 20/05/2026.
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1. Recall Summary
The notifying country of Germany has reported a recall for a product identified as an angle grinder conversion kit. The product is marketed as a “CHAIN SAW 12” and is designed to convert an angle grinder into a chainsaw. The recall was initiated due to the product’s lack of essential safety functions, which poses a risk of cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive or the European standard EN 62841-4. The notified measure is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace.
2. Affected Products
– Product: Angle grinder conversion kit (chain blade/guide rail chainsaw adaptor for connection to an angle grinder)
– Brand: Retoo
– Name: CHAIN SAW 12
– Type/Model Number: 0840
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 5904806163486
– Size: 12” – 300 mm
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)
3. Hazard Information
The following hazard information is explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data:
– Risk Type: Cuts
– Danger Description: The product’s lack of safety functions such as a chain brake, an ergonomic handle, and switch function may seriously injure the user if the saw chain blocks or kicks back.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841-4.
No other hazards, injuries, or incidents are specified in the recall notice.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following action taken by the economic operator:
– Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Date of entry into force: 20/05/2026
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product. The following information is therefore not specified in the recall notice: whether consumers should stop using the product, return it, or contact the seller for further instructions. Consumers are advised to refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099371) for any updates or additional consumer guidance.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is:
– Type of measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Category of measure: Other (as classified by the notifying authority).
The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who already own the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair. No information regarding a recall campaign, product return process, or compensation is provided in the source data.
6. Contact Information
The recall notice does not provide any contact information for the brand Retoo, the manufacturer, the importer, or the online marketplace. The following details are available from the source:
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099371
– Case Number: SR/01944/26
– Notifying Country: Germany
For further inquiries, consumers may contact the relevant national consumer protection authority in Germany or consult the EU Safety Gate portal. No phone number, email address, or physical address is specified in the recall notice.
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End of Record
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Angle grinder conversion kit?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01944/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Angle grinder conversion kit?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Angle grinder conversion kit?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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