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Flymo has recalled the SimpliTrim 230 and SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC lawn trimmers because a spool cover on affected units may break and be ejected at high speed, risking injury to users and bystanders. Owners are advised to stop using the trimmer, unplug it and return it to the retailer for a refund or contact Flymo to arrange collection and a refund.
Flymo has recalled its SimpliTrim 230 AC and SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC lawn trimmers after the spool cover on affected units was found to potentially break and be ejected at high speed during operation. The GOV.UK product safety notice warns that this could cause physical injury to users or bystanders and advises owners to stop using the products, unplug them and seek a refund.
The recall covers the Flymo SimpliTrim 230, model number 9708376-01, and the SimpliTrim 230 Plus, model number 9708377-01. The notice describes them as orange-and-black lawn trimmers with orange power cords. It lists China as their country of origin and classifies them as powered lawn machinery.
According to the GOV.UK notice, the potential failure involves the spool cover: it may break while the trimmer is operating and be thrown out at high speed. The notice identifies the resulting hazard as possible injury to both the person using the machine and people nearby. It also states that the products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
Flymo has recalled the products from end users. The stated remedy is a refund: owners should return the trimmer to the retailer where it was purchased, or contact Flymo directly to arrange collection and a refund. The recall notice directs customers to Flymo’s product recall information page for further instructions.
A Flying Cover Could Injure Bystanders
The hazard involves a component that can be ejected while a powered cutting tool is running. If the spool cover breaks as described, the risk is not limited to the person holding the trimmer: people nearby may also be struck. That makes the recall relevant to anyone who owns one of the listed models or may be close to one in use.
The notice does not say that every unit will fail, or report a particular injury count. It does identify a possible high-speed component failure and sets out a direct response for owners: stop using the trimmer and unplug it, then pursue the refund process. Continuing to operate a recalled unit could expose the user and others to the hazard described by the authorities.
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Models and Recall Instructions
The recall is recorded in a GOV.UK product safety notice under case number 2610-0026. It was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards. The notice names the two model numbers as the products affected; owners can compare those numbers with the product information or documentation they have before contacting the retailer or Flymo.
The published instructions offer two routes to a refund: return the product to the retailer from which it was bought, or contact Flymo to arrange collection and a refund. The notice does not give a separate repair option. It links to Flymo’s UK recall information page for additional customer guidance. Owners should follow the company’s directions for collection or return rather than continue using the trimmer while seeking assistance.
“The spool cover on affected units may break and be ejected at high speed during operation.”
— GOV.UK product safety notice
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Recall Scope and Injury Reports
The notice does not state how many trimmers are affected, when or where they were sold, or whether the issue applies to every unit of either model. It also provides no count of reported incidents or injuries, and does not say whether any injuries have occurred. The stated risk is that the cover may break and be ejected; the notice does not claim that this happens in every case.
No recall deadline, serial-number range, or detailed collection timetable is listed in the supplied notice. Owners who are unsure whether their trimmer is included should check the model number and seek guidance from the retailer or Flymo using the company’s recall information page.
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Owners Should Arrange a Refund
Anyone with a SimpliTrim 230 model 9708376-01 or SimpliTrim 230 Plus model 9708377-01 should stop using it and unplug it. The next step is to return it to the original retailer for a refund or contact Flymo to arrange collection and a refund, following the instructions provided by the company.
The GOV.UK notice points customers to Flymo’s product recall information page for further details. It does not announce a later review date or give a deadline for the remedy, so owners should contact the retailer or Flymo directly if they need to confirm return arrangements or whether a particular unit is covered.
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Key Questions
Which Flymo trimmers are included in the recall?
The notice lists the SimpliTrim 230, model 9708376-01, and SimpliTrim 230 Plus, model 9708377-01.
What is the safety risk?
The spool cover on affected units may break and be ejected at high speed during operation, creating a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
What should owners do?
Stop using the trimmer and unplug it. Return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund, or contact Flymo to arrange collection and a refund.
Does the notice say anyone has been injured?
The notice describes the potential injury risk but gives no number of reported incidents or injuries.
How can owners get more information?
Owners can consult Flymo’s UK product recall information page, linked from the GOV.UK notice, or contact Flymo or their retailer about return and refund arrangements.
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