Gasoline Chain saw
Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1256/17 |
| Brand | Wendali |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Models: 5800 and 5800a |
| Published | 15 September 2017 |
Risk Description
null The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence, the user might get in contact with the moving chain, suffering injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
2 handle petrol chainsaw, used for cutting wood.