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🧸 Product PL DE July 24, 2026

Attachment for brush cutter

Flail-type cutting attachment with two metal chains.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Attachment for brush cutter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 769869449343
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in PL, DE.
📈 Timeline
3 days active so far
July 25, 2026 July 27, 2026
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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · 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: People's Republic of China

First published
July 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
13 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099620

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What is this product recall alert about?
Attachment for brush cutter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · 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: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Germany.
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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