CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 24, 2016

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
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.
Manufacturer
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16173

Product Information

Product Name
Exterior Gate Closers
Product Type
Door Locks
Number of Units
About 130
Manufacturer Name
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Imported By
Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Distributed By
Rixson, of Monroe, N.C., a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 866-474-9766
Website www.assaabloy.it
Full Contact Information

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.