CPSC recall · Reported May 24, 2016
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy recalled This recall involves the Exterior Gate Closer Model 1350. The affected gate closer is aff….
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia was recalled by Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy in May 24, 2016. Reason: The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the gate and contact Rixson for information on sa…. Verify recall #16173 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy issued this CPSC recall-The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a….
- None
- agency class
- May 24, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16173 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16173 |
| Date reported | May 24, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy |
| Affected scope | About 130 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the gate and contact Rixson for information on safely removing the arm from the gate clos…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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