EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chainsaw XTool “X-Tool XT-CS-01” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01680/26
Summary
Due to an inadequate safety device, the product may be activated unintentionally. Unintentional activation may catch the user unaware in a vulnerable situation, which could result in injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Mini battery chainsaw with 6 inches cutting length, for small gardening jobs.
- Sold online: Other(Kaufland.de) / Amazon() /
What is the risk?
- Due to an inadequate safety device, the product may be activated unintentionally. Unintentional activation may catch the user unaware in a vulnerable situation, which could result in injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 22/01/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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