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Barafat Universal Weed Eater Head, Chain Trimmer Head 65Mn (Red) attachment for brush cutter — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMar 15, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Barafat Universal Weed Eater Head, Chain Trimmer Head 65Mn (Red) attachment for brush cutter — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Barafat Universal Weed Eater Head, Chain Trimmer Head 65Mn (Red) attachment for brush cutter — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The bolts or rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter could break. The chains 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

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Distributor (11/09/2023)

Product description

Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chainsaw chains. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B09FXQR6XS).

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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