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STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2511-0136). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries as the blades do not stop promptly when the operating control is released. The operator may fail to realise that the blades are still moving, potentially leading to injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Consumers were initially contact about this recall by STIHL in 2023. Owners should stop using the product immediately and return it to a STIHL-approved dealer for a repair or replacement. For further information, please access the STIHL website at: https://www.stihl.co.uk/en/news/important-information/recalls/rma-235-recall . STIHL can be contacted via enquiries@stihl.co.uk or 01276 20202.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Orange and grey lawnmower.
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Questions
Why has STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower been recalled?
STIHL RMA 235.0 Cordless Lawnmower could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
