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🧸 Product DK June 18, 2021

Universal Weed Grass 6 Blade Steel Trimmer Head Br

Head with cutting attachments. It was advertised as suitable for use on commercially available grass trimmers and brush cutters. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Universal Weed Grass 6 Blade Steel Trimmer Head Br
📷 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. Therefore the 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) Recall of the product from end users
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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
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What is this? A trimmer head meant for grass cutting is being sold. It has six steel blades.

What's happening? The head can be put on a grass trimmer the wrong way. This leaves sharp blades unprotected.

Does this affect me? If you own this trimmer head in Denmark, you could get hurt by flying pieces.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a store or a repair shop 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use. Therefore the 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/10003895

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What is this product recall alert about?
Universal Weed Grass 6 Blade Steel Trimmer Head Br. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use. Therefore the cutting attachments are unprotected and could break during use. Consequently, the user could be hit by the head or broken...
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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