# Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-05-24 · 16173 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16173
- **Date:** 2016-05-24
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Exterior Gate Closers

## Hazards

The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-Recalled)
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