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Wendali Gasoline Chain saw chainsaw — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSep 15, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Wendali Gasoline Chain saw chainsaw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Wendali Gasoline Chain saw chainsaw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Wendali Gasoline Chain saw chainsaw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Wendali Gasoline Chain saw chainsaw — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence, the user might get in contact with the moving chain, suffering injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681-1.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Distributor

Product description

2 handle petrol chainsaw, used for cutting wood.

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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