6 Teeth Steel Head Trimmer
6 Teeth Steel Head Trimmer was recalled on 19 July 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01925/24. Injuries risk reported by Poland. The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter can easily break.
| Alert Number | A12/01925/24 |
| Brand | LISM |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 19 July 2024 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter can easily break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the Commission Decision 2012/32/EU prohibiting the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 09/07/2024
Product Description
Attachment for brush cutters for trimming and cutting lawn edges or other vegetation. The cutting attachment comprises six mobile knives that can be used for cutting when they rotate at high speed. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress with identification number: 1005006645358789.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to 6 Teeth Steel Head Trimmer.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.