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8-inch Cordless Chainsaw — injuries risk

UK OPSSHigh riskInjuriesSep 11, 2025
Photo from the official notice: 8-inch Cordless Chainsaw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: 8-inch Cordless Chainsaw — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is not adequately marked, and the instructions are incomplete. There is also no evidence it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures and no valid technical documentation. In the absence of adequate markings and instructions, the user may set up or use the product incorrectly, leading to injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A cordless handheld chain saw with an 8-inch blade. The product is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. This sample also covers the other chainsaws in the consignment marked X002AHSP7J + X002AHSP9H.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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