Exterior gate closer mechanism
CPSC Recall #16-173 — May 24, 2016
Product
Exterior gate closer mechanism
Description
" The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury. "
Hazard
The exterior gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces, including the spring, or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 15 reports worldwide of mechanisms breaking and ejecting metal objects, including three in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 130
Sold At
Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
Manufacturer
"Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy"
Importer
Rixson, of Monroe, N.C, a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy.
Manufactured In
China