Recalls / 2016-05-24

Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia

16173 · Recalled 2016-05-24 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Exterior Gate Closers		About 130

Parties

Manufacturer: Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a.
Importer: Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Distributor: Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Made in: China
Sold at: Wholesale, hardware distributors

Consumer 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.

Source: CPSC recall 16173. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.