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🧸 Product DK September 25, 2020

5 tooth brush cutter head

Flail-type cutting attachments consisting of several linked metal parts for portable hand-held brush cutters. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
5 tooth brush cutter head
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Cuts, Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2181 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
121 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? A small plastic handle holds a metal cutter with two sharp knives. Rivets hold the knives to the blade.

What's happening? The rivets can break. If they do, the knives may fly off while you use the cutter and hurt you.

Does this affect me? Anyone in Denmark who owns this cutter head is at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have cuts. Return it to the store where you bought it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user. · Origin: Unknown

First published
September 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001984

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What is this product recall alert about?
5 tooth brush cutter head. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Cuts, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The rivets attaching the cutting knives to the blade could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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