Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer Recall (October 2026)
Risk of injuries.
| What | Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Flymo |
| The hazard | The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover may break and be ejected at a high speed during operation. |
| Product type | Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered) |
| Made in | China |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-10-07 (notice 2610-0026) |
What was recalled
Orange and black lawn trimmer with orange power supply cord.
Why it was recalled
The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover on affected units may break and be ejected at high speed during operation. This poses a risk of physical injury to the user and bystanders.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Flymo.
Owners are advised to stop using the product, ensure it is unplugged, and return it to the retailer purchased from for a refund, or contact Flymo directly to arrange for collection and refund.
For further information, please access the Flymo website at the following link: https://www.flymo.com/uk/c/support/flymo-faqs/product-recall-information
Additional informationPSD case number: 2610-0026
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-10-07. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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