United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Y Kall Mini Electric Chainsaw presenting a risk of injuries.
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.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0053
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The 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.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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