6 Tooth Blade
6 Tooth Blade was recalled on 13 October 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/02478/23. Injuries risk reported by Hungary. The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break.
| Alert Number | A12/02478/23 |
| Brand | Straus Austria |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | ST/HT-0486 |
| Published | 13 October 2023 |
Risk Description
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.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 04/12/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/12/2022
Product Description
Cutting attachment consisting of 6 knives. Maximum diameter of the cutting attachment: 250mm. Product sold online.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to 6 Tooth Blade .
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.