Product Safety Report: 8-inch Cordless Chainsaw (2508-0074)
Product Safety Report for 8-inch Cordless Chainsaw presenting a high risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: 8-inch Cordless Chainsaw
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is not adequately marked, and the instructions are incomplete.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Chain Saws (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Amazon product identifiers | X002AHV37N, FBA15K8TYBLU000027 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A cordless handheld chain saw with an 8-inch blade. The product is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. This sample also covers the other chainsaws in the consignment marked X002AHSP7J + X002AHSP9H. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is not adequately marked, and the instructions are incomplete. There is also no evidence it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures and no valid technical documentation. In the absence of adequate markings and instructions, the user may set up or use the product incorrectly, leading to injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards