EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Chainsaw GARDENX “Pilarka spalinowa” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00063/21
Summary
The strength of the handle is inappropriate. It could break while the product is in use. Consequently, the user might not properly hold or lose control or grip on the product, increasing the risk of cuts or injuries. Additionally, in the event that the chain breaks, the chain catcher could fail, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the…
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Product
- Petrol chainsaw.
What is the risk?
- The strength of the handle is inappropriate. It could break while the product is in use. Consequently, the user might not properly hold or lose control or grip on the product, increasing the risk of cuts or injuries. Additionally, in the event that the chain breaks, the chain catcher could fail, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/07/2021
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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