Flail-type cutting attachment for brush cutter
Cuts Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00092/22 |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 21 January 2022 |
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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 08/12/2021
Product Description
Material: Manganese steelDiameter: 11 cmHeight: 6 cm.The product was sold online.