Steel Blade Grass Trimmers Garden Tools Spare Parts Brush Cutter 5 Razors
| Alert Number | SR/01704/25 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 2 May 2025 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 15/04/2025
Product Description
Attachment for brush cutters for trimming and cutting lawn edges or other vegetation. The cutting attachment comprises five mobile knives that can be used for cutting when they rotate at high speed. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba.com (Identification number: 1600932191067).