CPSC2011-08-23
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 2,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers
Consumer contact
For additional information contact Fiskars Brands toll-free anytime 24 hours a day at (877) 495-6645, or visit the firm's website at www.fiskars.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-SmartPower-String-Trimmers-Due-to-Burn-Fire-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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