Attachment for brush cutters
Attachment for brush cutters was recalled on 15 March 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00677/24. Injuries risk reported by Slovakia. The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade can break.
| Alert Number | A12/00677/24 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | FTC136, FTC179 |
| Published | 15 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade can break. The knives might consequently detach during use and cause injury. 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Flail-type cutting attachment consisting of 6 metal knives.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Attachment for brush cutters.
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.