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🧸 Product DK June 18, 2021

Lawn mower chain trimmer head brush cutter for gar

Head with 2 blades with chain saw elements. It was advertised as suitable for use on commercially available grass trimmers and brush cutters and was sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lawn mower chain trimmer head brush cutter for gar
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held chain saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. Additionally, the chain saw elements and cutting attachments are unprotected and could break during use. Consequently, the user could be hit by the head or broken pieces and be injured.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1804 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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 lawn trimmer head is made for cutting grass. Some people try to use it like a chain saw by mistake.

What's happening? The head can be put on a trimmer wrongly. It may kick back or break. This can hurt the person using it.

Does this affect me? If you use this tool in Denmark, you could be at risk.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held chain saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. Additionally, the chain saw elements and cutting attachments are unprotected and could break during use. Consequently, the user could be hit by the head or broken pieces and be injured. · Origin: Unknown

First published
June 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003890

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Lawn mower chain trimmer head brush cutter for gar. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held chain saw. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. A...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 18, 2021 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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