Rotary cutting head with six knifes - brushcutters
| Alert Number | A12/02017/23 |
| Brand | FLINKE FACHGEBIT Germany |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | CS (on the packaging) |
| Published | 1 September 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 nor with the Commission Decision 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 28/11/2022Type 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: 28/11/2022
Product Description
Cutting attachment consisting of 6 knives. Diameter: 250 mm.