Exterior gate closer mechanism

CPSC Recall #16-173 — May 24, 2016

Recall #16-173 Date: May 24, 2016 Remedy: Replace

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