Product Safety Report: Lithium Mini Chain Saw (2106-0192)
Product Safety Report for Mini Chainsaw presenting a serious risk of lacerations, cuts and injuries.
Summary
Product: Lithium Mini Chain Saw
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.
Corrective action: The product has been rejected at the border.
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. |
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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