F.Easy.D Electric Pruning Saw C100
- Affected
- Battery powered electric chain saw, packaged in a green and black cardboard box featuring 3 electric pruning saw in light blue, black and red.
- The problem
- Product presents a serious risk of injury (laceration or cuts) due to absence of protective guard, lack of two-step operation and lack of lock-off mechanism.
- What to do
- Destruction of the product at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Electric pruning saw |
|---|---|
| Batch number | EY-A001369 |
| Other identifier (1) | P02104090178 |
| Other identifier (2) | FD133-KA422 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Battery powered electric chain saw, packaged in a green and black cardboard box featuring 3 electric pruning saw in light blue, black and red. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Report and PDF |
Hazard
The product poses a serious risk of lacerations or cuts because no protective guard is fitted in the vicinity saw chain, or its handle, to prevent accidental contact and no secondary handle is fitted. The power switch is operated with a single action which is contrary to the requirement of two separate and dissimilar actions to operate the saw chain which additionally has no lock-off device.
The product did not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2107-0189
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 27 August 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.