Trimmer attachment with chains
Trimmer attachment with chains was recalled on 31 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00346/25. Injuries risk reported by Estonia. The rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter can easily break.
| Alert Number | SR/00346/25 |
| Brand | Cedrus |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Published | 31 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter can easily break. The chains 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/01/2025
Product Description
Flail-type cutting attachment with two chainsaw chains. Product sold online, in particular via ranoja.ee
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Trimmer attachment with chains.
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.