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PowerTech Chain saw thermal chainsaw — cuts & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskCutsInjuriesJan 17, 2025
Photo from the official notice: PowerTech Chain saw thermal chainsaw — cuts & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: PowerTech Chain saw thermal chainsaw — cuts & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: PowerTech Chain saw thermal chainsaw — cuts & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to the weak mechanical resistance of the chain, it can easily break or derail, causing injuries to the user. The throttle control does not lock properly, which can set the saw in motion unexpectedly, causing serious cuts and injuries to the user.. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 11681-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (08/11/2024)

Product description

Thermal chainsaw of 435 mm and 2.0 KW

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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