Reported May 24, 2016
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a. of Italy
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Exterior Gate Closers
- Amount recalled
- About 130
Where it was sold
Sold at Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460.
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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