Canitu Mini Cordless Chainsaws
- Affected
- A dark green, black and silver 16-inch chainsaw.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries due to a lack of protection against kickback.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Mini Chainsaw |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canitu |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A dark green, black and silver 16-inch chainsaw. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as there is no manually activated chain brake present. This could cause the chainsaw to unexpectedly kick back when used to saw wood.
The product also has poor internal build quality as on the transformer, the primary and secondary windings were found to be touching creating a hazard of fire or explosion.
The fuse included in the plug did not meet the requirements of BS 1362 as it was deemed to be counterfeit and has friction caps that did not contain a ballast, meaning it cannot provide the required protection under fault conditions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2401-0103
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 1 May 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.