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🧸 Product HU October 13, 2023

R — Trimmer Head

Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chains for portable hand-held brush cutters.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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R — Trimmer Head
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such pieces and suffer injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 2491642505272
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1064 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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, a part that holds the cutting line for a garden trimmer. The chains on it are not covered and could break while you use it.

What's happening? The chains can snap and fly out. This could hurt the person using the trimmer or someone nearby.

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

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safer replacement.

🤖 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)
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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such pieces and suffer injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010443

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
R — Trimmer Head. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such pieces and suffer injuries. · Origin: Unknown
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ 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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