CPSC2016-05-24
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Hazard
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gate and contact Rixson for information on safely removing the arm from the gate closer and returning for a free replacement gate closer. Rixson is contacting consumers who bought the recalled product directly.
Sold at
Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
Affected count
About 130
Injuries reported
The firm has received 15 reports worldwide of mechanisms breaking and ejecting metal objects, including three in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Exterior Gate Closers
Consumer contact
Rixson toll-free at 866-474-9766 (Option 2) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or contact Assa Abloy Italia online at www.assaabloy.it and click on the "Rixson 1350 Gate Closer Corrective Action" box on the right-hand side of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-RecalledDon't want to check this manually?
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