Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover may break and be ejected at a high speed during operation.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandFlymo
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover may break and be ejected at a high speed during operation.
- Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Flymo.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered)
- Brand
- Flymo
- Models
- SimpliTrim 230 (9708376-01) & 230 Plus (9708377-01)
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Orange and black lawn trimmer with orange power supply cord.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover on affected units may break and be ejected at high speed during operation. This poses a risk of physical injury to the user and bystanders.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Flymo.
- Owners are advised to stop using the product, ensure it is unplugged, and return it to the retailer purchased from for a refund, or contact Flymo directly to arrange for collection and refund.
- For further information, please access the Flymo website at the following link: https://www.flymo.com/uk/c/support/flymo-faqs/product-recall-information
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2610-0026
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been recalled from end users by Flymo.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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