Product recallOPSS
Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter recalled over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter presenting a serious risk of death or injuries.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 254870714493
What to do now
Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter 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 (2103-0151). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter presenting a serious risk of death or injuries.
The risk
There is a risk of death or serious injury to operators and others in vicinity from ejected metal components. These accessories are manufactured from more than one component and rotate at high speeds.
The high output shaft speed of a brush cutter creates the potential for significant energy to be transferred to the cutter head. The chains affixed to non-standard cutter heads are subject to high stresses and impacts during normal use, and the risk from breakage and ejection of chain components at high speed is significant.
The use of non-standard cutting attachments not approved by the manufacturer may, because of their geometry and mass, induce excessive stresses which could result in premature failure and possible break-up of the brush cutter, thereby increasing the risk of injury from any ejected component. Manufacturers’ original cutting equipment such as nylon cords, metal cutting blades and saw blades are designed to be used in combination with specifically designed safeguarding systems. The chain flail attachments are not supplied with any compatible safeguard/deflector.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0151
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Universal trimmer head brush cutter chain grass lawn mower garden grass cutter
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Questions
Why has Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter been recalled?
Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter 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?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the 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.
Where was Universal Trimmer Head Chain Brush Cutter sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
