Product Recall: Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer (2610-0026)

Product Recall for Flymo SimpliTrim lawn trimmers presenting a risk of injuries.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 7 October 2026

• Alert type: Product recall
• Risk level: Not provided
• Product category: Machinery
• Measure type: Recall of the product from end users
• Recall/alert date: 7 October 2026

Summary

Product: Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer

Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries because the spool cover may break and be ejected at a high speed during operation.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Flymo.

Product information

Type	Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered)
Brand	Flymo
Models	SimpliTrim 230 (9708376-01) & 230 Plus (9708377-01)
Country of Origin	China
Product Description	Orange and black lawn trimmer with orange power supply cord.
Product Report and Image	Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

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.

Corrective action

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 information

PSD case number: 2610-0026

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards