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🧸 Product GB September 15, 2017

Wendali — Gasoline Chain saw

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Wendali — Gasoline Chain saw
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence
Origin
People's Republic of China
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a gasoline chain saw made in China. The front guard and handle may bend or break. The chain brake may not stop the chain fast enough.

What's happening? The chain saw’s parts are too weak. This can cause injuries when using it.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this chain saw in Great Britain, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a professional or your doctor for advice before using it again.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 15, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/277619

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What is this product recall alert about?
Wendali — Gasoline Chain saw. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 15, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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