Angle grinder conversion kit Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01944/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data (measure effective 20/05/2026)
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

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1. Recall Summary

The product subject to this recall is an angle grinder conversion kit sold under the brand Retoo, model name “CHAIN SAW 12,” type/number 0840, with barcode 5904806163486. The product is a chain blade (guide rail) chain saw adaptor designed for connection to an angle grinder. The size is specified as 12 inches (300 mm). The recall was initiated by an economic operator in Germany, and the measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The case number assigned by the EU Safety Gate system is SR/01944/26.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Angle grinder conversion kit (chain saw adaptor)
– Brand: Retoo
– Name: CHAIN SAW 12
– Type/Model Number: 0840
– Barcode: 5904806163486
– 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
– Category: Machinery
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Cuts.” The specific danger described in the source data is as follows: The product’s lack of safety functions such as a chain brake, an ergonomic handle, and a proper switch function may seriously injure the user if the saw chain blocks or kicks back. 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 mentioned in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice states that the measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. No specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product are provided in the source data. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and 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 further instructions from the notifying authority or the seller.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy described in the recall notice is: “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” No information regarding a refund, replacement, repair, or any other consumer remedy (such as a recall campaign, return process, or compensation) is specified in the source data. The type of economic operator taking the measure is listed as “Other,” and the category of measure is “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” The date of entry into force for this measure is 20/05/2026.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099371
– Notifying Country: Germany (no specific national authority contact provided in the source data)
– Brand: Retoo (no manufacturer or distributor contact details provided in the source data)
– Online Marketplace: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

Note: Consumers seeking further information should consult the EU Safety Gate alert page linked above. No additional contact information, such as a phone number, email address, or physical address, is included in the source data.

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