United KingdomAutojare MiTool Mini Chainsaws (yellow and black) 6” model LDJ-DW6C (barcode 921670593794) and 12” model TQ-LDJ-DW12C (barcode 921670630127) are affected. They were rejected at the UK border because defective internal electrical connections — including poorly secured wiring to the trigger switch and absence of approved components — may cause loss of control and risk of injury; the products do not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Autojare MiTool Mini Chainsaws presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Machinery - Chain Saws (Powered)
Brand: Autojare
6” Model: LDJ-DW6C
6” Barcode: 921670593794
12” Model: TQ-LDJ-DW12C
12” Barcode: 921670630127
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 6” and 12” yellow and black mini chainsaws.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0037
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk of injury as defective internal electrical connections may lead to loss of control during use. In particular, poorly secured wiring to the trigger switch and the absence of approved components could result in malfunction under fault conditions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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