Norrköping · Chainsaw 52cc

Finger clearances in the grip area, as well as, the handle's clearance dimensions are inappropriate. A user might not place the fingers and hand properly on the product. The strength of the handle is appropriate. It could break while the product is in use. Consequently, the user might not properly hold or lose control or grip on the product, increasing the risk of cuts or injuries. Additionally, the hand guard and chain brake are defective. Consequently, in the event of a kickback or when losing control the product, the user could be unprotected and get injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN ISO 11681-1.

Published: 17 April 2020
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 29/01/2020 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 23/12/2019

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/00039/20
Model: TF-GCS001
Batch: All batches
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6438284124220

Classification

Category: Machinery
Risk type: Cuts, Injuries
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Combustion engine (52 cc) chainsaw with a power of 2,95 HP. The product was also sold online.