Safety warning Serious risk 2 July 2021

Lithium Mini Chain Saw

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Lithium Mini Chain Saw
Photo: official notice
Affected
Blue hand-held mini chainsaw with black casing and blade guard, packaged in brown cardboard box and supplied with instruction manual.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of lacerations, cuts and injuries as the product did not feature any safety interlocks and was not supplied with a Declaration of Conformity.
What to do
The product has been rejected at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Mini Chainsaw
Country of Origin China
Product description Blue hand-held mini chainsaw with black casing and blade guard, packaged in brown cardboard box and supplied with instruction manual.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of lacerations, cuts and injuries as the product did not feature any safety interlocks and was not supplied with a Declaration of Conformity. Due to the lack of safety interlocks, the product does not shut off when dropped or misused and may cut or injure the user.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The product has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2106-0192

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

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