Viking lawnmower — cuts risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a possibility that the blades can crack. If a piece of the blade breaks off completely it could, in extreme cases, be thrown out and cause cuts to the lower limbs of the user. Throughout the EU three accidents were reported in 2009 and two in 2010. Broken pieces caused cuts and lacerations to the lower limbs.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 836.
Product description
Lawnmower with petrol engine and blade brake clutch (BBC)
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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