Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries because the guard does not automatically stop the cutting chain when it comes into contact with an object.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Y Kall Mini Electric Chainsaw
- Category
- Machinery
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Y Kall Mini Electric Chainsaw
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries because the guard does not automatically stop the cutting chain when it comes into contact with an object.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered)
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Small hand-held electric chainsaw with 6 inch saw and battery packs. Product has ‘Y Kall’ on the box and body of the chainsaw.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries because the guard does not automatically stop the cutting chain when it comes into contact with an object. As a result, users may be exposed to the moving chain, increasing the risk of cuts and lacerations. In addition, the product is fitted with a non-compliant plug, which could expose users to live parts and result in an electric shock.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2607-0053
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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