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🧸 Product DK December 20, 2024

Attachment for brush cutter

Chain trimmer head 65Mn, Product sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Attachment for brush cutter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Cuts
Category
Machinery
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, causing injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 524 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A metal part that holds chains on a brush cutter may break. The chains could fly off while you use the tool and hurt you.

What's happening? Some brush cutters have bolts or rivets that might break. If they do, the chains can come loose and hit the person using the tool.

Does this affect me? This problem is in Denmark. If you own or use a brush cutter there, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the brush cutter right away. Ask a repair shop or your local dealer what to do next. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you get hurt.

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Cuts · Category: Machinery · 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, causing injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
December 20, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092469

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What is this product recall alert about?
Attachment for brush cutter. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Cuts · Category: Machinery · 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, causing injuries. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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