Exterior Gate Closers recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

May 24, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16173

Brand / firm

Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy

Sold / distributed

Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.