Exterior Gate Closers

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 130)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. 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.

Product Images

Exterior Gate Closers

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.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 16173