EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Flail-type cutting attachment for brush cutter “Upgraded M10x1 25LH Trimmer Head Coil Lawnmower Chain Grinder Garden Grass And Alternative To Grass” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01382/20
Summary
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user. Flail-type cutting attachments consisting of several linked metal parts for portable hand-held brush cutters.
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Product
Flail-type cutting attachment for brush cutter
- Name / model
- Upgraded M10x1 25LH Trimmer Head Coil Lawnmower Chain Grinder Garden Grass And Alternative To Grass
- Category
- Machinery
- Flail type cutting attachment for brush cutter
What is the risk?
- The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user. Flail-type cutting attachments consisting of several linked metal parts for portable hand-held brush cutters.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/08/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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