Safety warning Serious risk 16 July 2021

F.Easy.D Mini Electric Chainsaw

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of F.Easy.D Mini Electric Chainsaw
Photo: official notice
Affected
Battery operated hand-held mini chainsaw
The problem
The product poses a serious risk of lacerations or cuts because no safety guards or blade brakes have been fitted.
What to do
Destruction of the product at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Handheld Chainsaw Pruner
Brand F.EASY.D
Barcode g279-jjd171-bk-uk-ukm
Country of Origin China
Product description Battery operated hand-held mini chainsaw
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of lacerations or cuts because no safety guards or blade brakes have been fitted. The product does not comply with Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

The plug face was found to fit a BS 1363 plug gauge, however no licence or manufacturer details were present, so the plug is considered counterfeit. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

Destruction of the product at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2107-0094

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 16 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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