Disc for brush cutters; Blade for brush cutter - 6 blades
| Alert Number | A12/02468/23 |
| Brand | MALATEC |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 13 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break during use. The knives might consequently detach 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: 28/02/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 28/02/2023Type 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: 28/02/2023
Product Description
Cutting attachment consisting of 6 knives. Product sold online.