EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chainsaw Shienfir — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00622/25
Summary
Due to the lack of a chain brake mechanism, if the saw is pulled back, jams, recoils, or kicks back, the user can be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841-4-1.
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Product
- Chainsaw. Dimensions (assembled): 800 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CGHK4XG3).
What is the risk?
- Due to the lack of a chain brake mechanism, if the saw is pulled back, jams, recoils, or kicks back, the user can be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62841-4-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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