Chainsaws with petrol engine - Zhejiang Zomax garden machinery
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Zomax petrol-powered chainsaws are subject to a recall due to a hazard where the chains continue to run when the engine is idle, creating an injury risk. The affected products include three models: the ZMP 2600-10 pole chainsaw (25.4cc), the ZM 5200 chainsaw (50cc with 50 cm bar), and the ZM 4600 chainsaw (45.6cc with 45 cm bar). These products do not comply with the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.
The importer is voluntarily withdrawing these chainsaws from the market and recalling them from consumers. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take to participate in the recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of injuries because the chains continue to run when idle.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
1. Pole chainsaw packed in 2 boxes (one containing the engine, the other containing 2 poles and cutting bar assembly), 25.4cc; 0.85 kW; 6.3 kg; Article 133444,2. Petrol chainsaw 50cc; 2.3 kw; bar length 50 cm; weight 4.9 kg,3) Petrol chainsaw 45.6cc; bar length 45 cm; weight 4.8 kg, “RL Kettensäge” label on side. Model: - Petrol chainsaw for branches ZMP 2600-10, EAN 4038967334445,- Petrol chainsaw ZM 5200, EAN 4038967334421,- Petrol chainsaw ZM 4600, EAN 4038967334414. Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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