[Recalled] Universal Outdoor Trimmer Head Coil Chain Replacement Grass Weed Cutter Mower — The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break | EU Safety Gate 2020-09-25
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Universal Outdoor Trimmer Head Coil Chain Replacement Grass Weed Cutter Mower |
|---|---|
| Category | Machinery |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01271/20 |
| Country of notice | Denmark |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Cuts, Injuries |
| Notice date | 25 September 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and Commission Decision 2012/32/EU prohibiting the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.
This Serious risk recall concerns Machinery products distributed in Denmark and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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