A dangerous product has been released in the Cyprus market. The Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance informs employers, self-employed persons and consumers that the product shown here (cutting disc) is dangerous.
Similar dangerous products have been identified in the European Union and their details have been registered in the Rapid Information Exchange System (RAPEX), for which TEEI has issued notices, which are available on the Department's website.
The product can be mounted on a portable-type angular (chisel) bearing and therefore, contrary to its intended use, the angular bearing could be used as a hand-held circular saw without appropriate protection and protective devices. Consequently, this would likely cause "kickback" or loss of control of the tool, resulting in injury to the user.
The Department of Labor Inspection has investigated an accident involving a specific cutting blade, diameter: 115mm, brand: iNGCO, trade name: TCT Saw Blade and model: TSB111555. The product was mounted on an angle grinder and used as a circular hand saw without the proper protections and guards. The worker lost control of the tool, resulting in four fingers being cut.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with European Standard EN 60745-2-3.
The Department of Labour Inspection urges the consumer, if in possession of the above product, not to use it and to dispose of it safely. Measures have been taken in cooperation with the importer to withdraw all products from the shelves.
Note that the notice only concerns cutting discs irregularly applied to portable angle grinders, as shown here.
For more information, please contact the appropriate Department officials at 22405663 or 22405603 or 22405604.
(AF/SX)
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