Professional Chainsaw - Gas Chain Saw

Cuts, Injuries Machinery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Professional Chainsaw - Gas Chain Saw
Alert NumberA12/1408/14
BrandKraft & Dele
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeCuts, Injuries
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberKD151 (as HSJCS-5200), KD153 (as HSJCS-5200)
Published12 September 2014

Risk Description

null The handle of the chainsaw is too small to be gripped easily when wearing gloves. The chain brake and the throttle interlock do not operate correctly and the stop function does not stop the engine instantly. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 03/07/2014

Product Description

Two petrol powered chainsaws. KD153: 400mm length blade and green in colour. KD151: 450mm length blade and blue in colour. Both models of chainsaws are 52cc. Each outer cardboard box contains two of the same model of chainsaw. The chainsaws need to be assembled by the end user.

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