Exterior Gate Closers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: May 24, 2016 Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 130)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 130)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16173