Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2022-5
STIHL · Chainsaw
Discrepancies have been identified with a lever installed in the chainsaw, which may exert an influence on the triggering sensitivity of the automatic chain brake. This could lead to risk of injuries in the event of a kickback. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- Published
- 04 February 2022
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 23/12/2021
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00215/22
- Model
- MS 462
- Batch
- 190996183 - 191007172, 191027366 - 191027557
Classification
- Category
- Machinery
- Risk type
- Cuts
- Country of origin
- Germany
Product description
Chainsaw. The product is also sold online.