STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-14). Hazards: laceration. About 8,000 units in the US and 1,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16195 |
| Published | 2016-06-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-14 |
| Product category | Power Hedge Trimmers |
| Products | STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL |
| Firms | VIKING GmbH, of Austria (manufacturer); STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Austria |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves STIHL model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers. "STIHL" and "HSA 65" are printed on the side of the battery compartment between the trigger and the loop handle. The hedge trimmer is gray and orange, with a loop handle, removable battery and a 20-inch hedge trimming blade.
Hazard
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
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