Universal String Trimmer Head 6T stålblade Plæneklipper Trimmer Head
Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00467/24 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 1 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break during use, causing the knives to detach and hit a user and cause 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 08/09/2023
Product Description
Flail-type cutting attachment with six knives. The product is sold online, notably via eBay (item number: 385652104485).