Chainsaw

Serious risk Burns, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 11 Jan 2012In the weekly report of 20 Jan 2012 (week 3, 2012)Safety Gate notice JSON

Updated 6 d agolatest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate

Product: Chainsaw
Brand: Unknown
Type / model: HV-0006
Batch: 4897020478614
Barcode: 4897020478614
Description: Petrol-driven chainsaw, red housing, rated power: 5.0 kW, capacity: 55 cm³, chain pitch: 0.325", guide bar: 45.5 cm.
Risk: null Owing to the inadequate performance of the non-manually-activated chain brake, kickback may result in the user suffering serious injuries to the neck and/or upper body. In addition, if force is exerted on the rear handgrip its inadequate mechanical strength may result in it breaking off, together with the petrol tank, which may lead to burns.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Notifying country: Germany
Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Alert type: Consumer
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Safety Gate alert 0057/12
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