Universal Trimmerkopf Kette

Recall Summary A Universal Trimmerkopf Kette attachment for hand-held brush cutters is being recalled because the bolts or rivets that hold the cutting chains in place can break, causing the chains to detach and potentially strike the user during operation. The product does not meet European safety standards for this type of equipment. The product was sold online, primarily through onbuy.com, and was distributed in Germany.

Recalling firm

LIFEASY

Product

Attachment for hand-held brush cutters for trimming and cutting lawn edges or other vegetation. The cutting attachment comprises two opposite chains that can be used for cutting when the chain links rotate at high speed. Product sold online, in particular via onbuy.com. Universal Trimmerkopf Kette. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: Unknown Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Ban on the...

Reason

The bolts or rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter could break. The chains might consequently detach during use and hit the user causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the Commission Decision 2012/32/EU prohibiting the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-04-17

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

DE

Distribution

Germany

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/52517be5-0c34-40c7-b369-434122078be4