Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 5 Nov 2026
SR/03171/26
Y Kall chainsaw stopped at the EU border over electric-shock risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Y Kall chainsaw) after it was found to pose an electric-shock and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Small hand-held electric chainsaw with 6 inch saw and battery packs. Product has ‘Y Kall’ on the box and body of the chainsaw.
- Brand
- Y Kall
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Electric shockInjuries
The guard does not automatically stop the cutting chain when it comes into contact with an object. As a result, users may be exposed to the moving chain, increasing the risk of cuts and lacerations. In addition, the product is fitted with a non-compliant plug, which could expose users to live parts and result in an electric shock.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03171/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 5 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.