Chainsaw Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: SR/01680/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective 22/01/2026

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1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer of the XTool brand chainsaw, model X-Tool XT-CS-01, has initiated a recall and stop of sales for this product. The recall was notified by the market surveillance authority in Austria. The product is classified as a serious risk due to a non-compliance with the Machinery Directive, specifically concerning an inadequate safety device that can lead to unintentional activation. The product is a mini battery chainsaw intended for small gardening jobs.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Chainsaw (Mini battery chainsaw with 6 inches cutting length)
– Brand: XTool
– Name: X-Tool XT-CS-01
– Type/Model Number: XT-CS-01
– Barcode: 5905108472627
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Austria

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard and non-compliance:

– Risk Type: Injuries
– Danger: Due to an inadequate safety device, the product may be activated unintentionally. Unintentional activation may catch the user unaware in a vulnerable situation, which could result in injury.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the manufacturer has taken a measure to stop sales of the product. The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as returning the item or ceasing use. Consumers who own the X-Tool XT-CS-01 chainsaw should be aware that the product has been identified as posing a serious risk due to a safety device failure that could lead to unintentional activation and potential injury.

5. Official Remedy

The official measure taken by the economic operator (manufacturer) is a Stop of sales. This measure came into effect on 22/01/2026. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who already own the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01680/26
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098221
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying Country Authority: Austria (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice).

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