Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-08-23). Hazards: fire, burn, laceration, fall. Models: 67016935, 4-Cycle, 67036946. About 2,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11310 |
| Published | 2011-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-26 |
| Product category | Power Hedge Trimmers |
| Products | Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers |
| Firm named in the title | Fiskars Brands |
| Firms | Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,200 |
| Model numbers | 67016935, 4-Cycle, 67036946 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, laceration, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The Exchange stores, also known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service or AAFES, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com and SureSource.com, from January 2011 to July 2011 for between $220 and $280. |
Description
This recall involves the Fiskars® SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model 67016935 and SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer Model 67036946. Both trimmers use propane fuel. "SmartPower™" is printed on the lower shaft and near the pull-start handle. "Fiskars®" is printed on the engine cover and on the plastic cutting guard. The trimmers are black, silver and orange.
Hazard
Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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