Angle grinder conversion kit Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The notifying country of Germany has issued a recall for a product identified as an angle grinder conversion kit. The recall case number is SR/01944/26. The product is marketed as a “CHAIN SAW 12” and is intended to convert an angle grinder into a chainsaw. The recall was initiated due to the product posing a risk of cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841-4. The online marketplace has taken the measure of removing the product listing, effective 20/05/2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Angle grinder conversion kit
– Brand: Retoo
– Name: CHAIN SAW 12
– Type/Model Number: 0840
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 5904806163486
– Description: Chain blade (guide rail) chain saw adaptor for connection to an angle grinder. Size: 12” – 300 mm.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The danger associated with this product is explicitly stated as “Cuts.” The recall notice specifies that 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. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The only measure taken is by the economic operator (the online marketplace), which is the removal of the product listing. No consumer-directed actions such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting the seller are explicitly stated in the source data. 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 instructions from the notifying country or the seller.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy recorded in the recall notice is a measure taken by the type of economic operator categorized as “Other.” The specific measure is: “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” The date of entry into force for this measure is 20/05/2026. No remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is specified for consumers who have already purchased the product.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01944/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099371
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Brand: Retoo
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013706
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013707
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013708
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013709
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013710
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013711
– Additional Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice.

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