Victa branded Cordless Electric Chainsaw Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Hongkong SunRise Trading Ltd, a Chinese establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Victa branded Cordless Electric Chainsaws due to suspected chain brake guard failure and consequential risk of cutting and/or sawing injuries, laceration and property damage, all serious health and safety hazards.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/mQCF30jg8fF

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/hongkong-sunrise-trading-ltd-victa-brand-80v-and-82v-cordless-electric-chainsaws

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Victa branded Chainsaws are subject to this recall:

• Victa brand 80V Cordless Electric Chainsaws, coloured blue and black with an approximately 46 cm (18 inch) saw and an 80 volt lithium ion battery and sold with a model number of 883017 between 19 July 2016 & 20 April 2017.
• Victa brand 82V Cordless Electric Chainsaws coloured blue & black with an approximately 46 cm (18 inch) saw and an 82 volt lithium ion battery and sold with a model number of 1696787 for Chainsaws beginning 8 November 2016 and a model number of 1687897 for Chainsaws sold beginning 10 November 2016.

==> No barcodes, UPCs, APNs or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

Please consult the photograph above for details of the food’s packaging, design and retail presentation. One (1) additional image of the recalled Chainsaws are pictured on the Web site above.

According to the ACCC, in the event of a kickback, the chain brake guard on the recalled Chainsaws may fail and allow the Chainsaw to continue operating. If the chain brake guard fails and the Chainsaw comes in contact with a person’s body it may cause serious injury.

If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession the recalled Electric Chainsaws, please do not use them. Instead, kindly return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund, as follows:

• Owners of the 80V Cordless Electric Chainsaws should immediately stop using the product and contact their Victa dealer for a free repair.
• Owners of the 82V Cordless Electric Chainsaws should immediately stop using the product and contact their Victa dealer or return to Bunnings for a free replacement.

If you have any questions about this recall, please contact Victa on 1800 356 632 or by e-mail at victa@victa.com.au.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by suspected faulty and/or dangerous Chainsaws, please search for “chainsaw” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications concerning products that pose an Laceration hazard, please search for “laceration” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications for products manufactured, marketed and/or sold by Hongkong SunRise Trading Ltd, please search for “Hongkong SunRise” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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More information about this recall:
ACCC PRA number: 2018/16383
Recalls Direct RIN: 9982-2018
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