Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-24 · 16173
Hazards
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Recall
Number
16173
Date
2016-05-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Exterior Gate Closers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Retailer(s)
Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
Importer(s)
Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Distributor(s)
Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Country of manufacture
China
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.