Cuts, Injuries

Chainsaw

Kraft & Dele
ChainsawChainsawChainsawChainsaw
Case number
A12/1408/14
Category
Machinery
Type / Model
KD151 (as HSJCS-5200), KD153 (as HSJCS-5200)
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2014-09-12

⚠️ Risk

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

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

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.