EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chain saw “Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04333/25
Summary
The product has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. Moreover, the product lacks thermal protection on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could lead to injuries to the user or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
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Product
Chain saw
- Name / model
- Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 · HG-J54801
- Category
- Machinery
- Blue and black electric chainsaw. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 226154108030)
What is the risk?
- The product has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. Moreover, the product lacks thermal protection on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could lead to injuries to the user or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2025
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