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Red Gasoline Chainsaw safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Red Gasoline Chainsaw presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Red Gasoline Chainsaw could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2508-0007). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Red Gasoline Chainsaw presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, and as there is a lack of safety warnings on the risks present if a kickback were to occur, it may be possible for the user to receive injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0007
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A red and black gasoline chainsaw. Product is supplied with gloves.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Red Gasoline Chainsaw been reported?
Red Gasoline Chainsaw could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
