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Yale Recalls: 1 CPSC Recall Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 1 recall involving Yale products since 2010, the most recent on May 24, 2016. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
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 bo…
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Product recall · May 24, 2016
Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
- Recall number
- 16173
- Units
- About 130
- Hazard
- The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- 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.
- Sold at
- Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
- Company
- Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy, Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy, Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
- Contact
- Rixson toll-free at 866-474-9766 (Option 2) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or contact Assa Abloy Italia online at www.assaabloy.it and click on the "Rixson 1350 Gate Closer Corrective Action" box on the right-hand side of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.