EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric chainsaw GREEN TEC “Chain Saw 2000W” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0478/16
Summary
null The housing is not strong enough and could break. The user could consequently come into contact with live parts. Not all necessary safety warnings are provided.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
- Electric chainsaw, 2000W, supplied in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The housing is not strong enough and could break. The user could consequently come into contact with live parts. Not all necessary safety warnings are provided.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2016
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