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

Date: May 24, 2016
Company: Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

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

Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report