Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Recall 16173 · May 24, 2016 · Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a.
130
units affected
130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16173
- Date
- May 24, 2016
- Company
- Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a.
- Units affected
- 130
- Product
- Exterior Gate Closers
- Product type
- Door Locks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Exterior Gate Closer Model 1350. The affected gate closer is affixed to external gates and has a body that is approximately 6.5 inches long, with a sliding arm that is about 3 feet in width when extended. The unit is marked on the side of the body with "MAB/ASSA ABLOY." The recall only includes units produced between January 2014 and December 2015. The unit's production date is stamped on the side of the gate closer body in a "week/year" format and can be accessed by removing the body's plastic housing.
What can happen
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled exterior gate closers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.