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Chainsaw - Pita Spalinowa – Go, On!

Serious risk Cuts

Published by Safety Gate 30 Sep 2010In the weekly report of 1 Oct 2010 (week 39, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Chainsaw - Pita Spalinowa
Brand
GO! (2 alerts), On! (2 alerts)
Brand as notified
Go/On!
Type / model
GS-4500 EAN 5908276818013
Description
Chainsaw with two-stroke petrol engine, 45 cc, 2.17 hp, 40 cm guide bar, Carlton chain 5B
Risk
The product poses a risk of cuts because:- the chain braking time is not sufficient and therefore the chain brake may fail to prevent the operator being struck by the running chain in the event of kickback occurring;- the cold start button can be inadvertently pressed in whilst the operator is using the chainsaw with the engine running, causing the chain to start running unexpectedly.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Measures
  • Import rejected by the customs authorities
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1447/10Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1447/10
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1447/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-39 (XML)
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