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🧸 Product PL March 13, 2026

HZ — 65Mn Trimmer Head Coil Chain

Cutting tool for brush-cutter, consisting of an axle and two steel chains. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba.com (unique identifier: 1601686364751).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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HZ — 65Mn Trimmer Head Coil Chain
📷 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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 183 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? This is a trimmer head coil chain used on a flail-cutter. It has chains held by bolts or rivets.

What's happening? The bolts or rivets may break. The chains could fly off while the machine is running and hurt someone.

Does this affect me? If you use this trimmer head in Poland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your local store or a repair shop for help. Talk to a doctor if you are 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
HZ
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
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098074

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HZ — 65Mn Trimmer Head Coil Chain. 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 March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ 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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