Cutter for lawn trimmer - Predator - Professional Brush Killer
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Predator Professional Brush Killer (Attila) model ATPR002 is being recalled because its steel blades can fly off during use due to wear, aging, or overload. Standard lawn trimmers do not have guards thick or large enough to protect users from this hazard. A fatal accident has occurred involving a similar product, and the cutter does not meet required machinery safety standards. The product is a rotating disc with three steel blades designed to trim branches and bushes, sold separately as an accessory compatible with various lawn trimmer models.
The manufacturer is voluntarily withdrawing the product from the market. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do regarding products already purchased or in their possession.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of injuries because:- the steel blades could fly off due to wear and tear, ageing or overload;- lawn trimmers generally available to consumers do not have a guard that is thick or large enough to provide adequate protection for this type of heavy cutter.A fatal accident occurred with a similar product.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Cutter to be fitted to a lawn trimmer. Instead of a rotating plastic thread, there is a rotating disc with three steel blades. It is intended to enable the user to trim branches and bushes rather than to cut grass. It is supplied separately as an accessory; it is not supplied along with the original lawn trimmer. The manufacturer is advertising it as suitable for use with all lawn trimmers. Model: ATPR002 Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.