Updated Trimmer Head 65Mn 35 Teeth Blade Trimmer Head Brush Cutter Blade for Lawnmower
Cuts, Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01383/20 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 16 October 2020 |
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 and 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/08/2020
Product Description
Flail-type cutting attachments consisting of several linked metal parts for portable hand-held brush cutters.