Trimmer head for brush cutters

Injuries Machinery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Trimmer head for brush cutters
Alert NumberA12/02806/23
BrandPRO TECHNIK
CategoryMachinery
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPoland
Model NumberGZK7
Published24 November 2023

Risk Description

The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade can break. The knives might consequently detach during use and cause injury. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/09/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/09/2023

Product Description

Flail-type cutting attachment consisting of 6 metal knives. Product sold online.

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