Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Source: CPSC Recall #16173
Recall Date
2016-05-24
Manufacturer
Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy
Units Affected
About 130
Products Involved
Exterior Gate Closers
Hazard
The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.
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.
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.
Sold At
Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28