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Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 chain saw — fire & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesDec 12, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 chain saw — fire & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 chain saw — fire & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801 chain saw — fire & injuries risk

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

Hazard

The product has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. Moreover, the product lacks thermal protection on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens or detaches while the product is in use, it may overheat and/or explode. This could lead to injuries to the user or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Importer (09/10/2025)
  • Import rejected at border — Importer (29/04/2025)

Product description

Blue and black electric chainsaw. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (identification number: 226154108030)

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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