EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chainsaw JUSFIT “Electric Chainsaw” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01422/26
Summary
The product has an insufficient granular filler of the fuse. Consequently, if a fault occurs during use, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and explosion. Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. If there is a fault with the product, it could overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
- Blue and black 8-inch lithium battery-powered chainsaw. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique product identifier: 314915611277).
What is the risk?
- The product has an insufficient granular filler of the fuse. Consequently, if a fault occurs during use, the fuse may fail to prevent fire and explosion. Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. If there is a fault with the product, it could overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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