Attachment for brush cutter Recall – EU Safety Gate

by

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 25, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Attachment for brush cutter

Brand: Attachment

Country: France

Hazards: Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01797/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Attachment for brush cutter
Brand Attachment
Country France
Case Number SR/01797/26
Hazard Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Reclia – Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: SR/01797/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data (measure effective 04/05/2026)

—

1. Recall Summary

A recall and market removal action has been initiated in France concerning a specific cutting attachment for brush cutters. The product is identified as a “Tête de tondeuse à gazon Bobine Chaîne débroussailleuse” (Grass trimmer head with spool and brush cutter chain). The action was taken by an economic operator (other category) and involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The recall notice is based on the product’s failure to comply with the Machinery Directive and Commission Decision 2012/32/EU, which prohibits the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.

2. Affected Products

– Product Name: Tête de tondeuse à gazon Bobine Chaîne débroussailleuse (Attachment for brush cutter)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice).
– Notifying Country: France
– Case Number: SR/01797/26
– Description: A cutting attachment with an axle and two metal chains.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following specific hazard and non-compliance:

– Risk Type: Injuries
– Danger: The rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter could break. As a direct consequence, the chains might detach during operation and strike the user, causing injuries.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. Furthermore, it does not comply with Commission Decision 2012/32/EU, which explicitly prohibits the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this product should take the following actions based on the official data:

– Immediate Use Cessation: Consumers should stop using the product immediately due to the risk of the chains detaching and causing injury.
– Discontinue Use: The product should not be used for its intended purpose (brush cutting or grass trimming).
– Contact Point: Consumers should refer to the online marketplace where the product was listed for further instructions regarding the removal of the listing and any available remedies. The recall notice does not provide a specific consumer hotline or email address.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as stated in the EU Safety Gate data, is as follows:

– Measure Type: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Economic Operator Action: The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is listed as “OtherCategory.”
– Date of Entry into Force: 04/05/2026
– Remedy Details: The primary action is the removal of the product from sale on the online marketplace. The recall notice does not specify a mandatory refund, replacement, or repair program for consumers who already own the product. Consumers are advised to contact the seller or marketplace for information on how to proceed regarding a return or disposal.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country Authority: France (specific agency not named in the recall notice).
– Online Marketplace: The recall notice indicates the measure was taken by an online marketplace, but the specific platform name is not provided in the source data.
– Manufacturer/Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall Website: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099254
– Additional Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to check the product listing page on the marketplace where the item was purchased for any direct contact information or recall instructions.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Attachment for brush cutter?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01797/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Attachment for brush cutter?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Attachment for brush cutter?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Related EU Recalls (Click to expand)

Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




Leave a Comment