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Chainsaw – Stihl

Serious risk Cuts

Published by Safety Gate 18 Feb 2022In the weekly report of 18 Feb 2022 (week 7, 2022)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Chainsaw
Brand
Stihl (4 alerts)
Brand as notified
STIHL
Type / model
MS 391
Batch
190993963 - 190994982
Description
Chainsaw MS 391. The product is also sold online.
Risk
When installing a lever in the chainsaw, there are discrepancies that can have an influence on the triggering sensitivity of the automatic chain brake. This may lead to risk of injuries in the event of a kickback. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the manufacturer · from 19 Jan 2022
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00306/22Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00306/22
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00306/22
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2022-7 (XML)
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