Product description
Victa Brand 80V Cordless Electric Chainsaws coloured blue & black with an approximately 46 cm (18 inch) saw and an 80 volt lithium ion battery.
Model no. 883017 sold 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
Model no. 1696787 sold beginning 8 November 2016 and Model no. 1687897 sold beginning 10 November 2016.
The model number is printed at the top of the warning label under the chainsaw switch handle for both products.
Model no. 883017 sold 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
Model no. 1696787 sold beginning 8 November 2016 and Model no. 1687897 sold beginning 10 November 2016.
The model number is printed at the top of the warning label under the chainsaw switch handle for both products.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
In the event of a kickback, the chain brake guard may fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating.
The hazards to consumers
If the chain brake guard fails and the chainsaw comes in contact with a person's body it may cause an injury.
What consumers should do
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.
Consumers can contact Victa on 1800 356 632 or victa@victa.com.au
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.
Consumers can contact Victa on 1800 356 632 or victa@victa.com.au
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Hongkong SunRise Trading Ltd
Who sold the product
Authorised Victa dealers and Bunnings stores
Identifying product features
Models: 883017, 1696787 and 1687897
ERP: 2000564AU
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Models: 883017, 1696787 and 1687897 ERP: 2000564AU
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2017/16383 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
