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Chainsaw — recall A12/00306/22

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2022-02-18 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00306/22
Date of alert
2022-02-18
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Cuts
Brand
STIHL
Product category
Machinery
Product type
Chainsaw
Reported risk: Beim Einbau eines Hebels in die Kettensäge gibt es Abweichungen, die die Auslöseempfindlichkeit der automatischen Kettenbremse beeinflussen können. Dies kann bei einem Rückschlag zu Verletzungsgefahr führen. Das Produkt entspricht nicht den Anforderungen der Maschinenrichtlinie.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Manufacturer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
19/01/2022
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Risk Description (original English): When installing a lever in the chainsaw, there are discrepancies that can have an influence on the triggering sensitivity of the automatic chain brake. This may lead to risk of injuries in the event of a kickback.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005408

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