CPSC2016-06-14
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
VIKING GmbH, of Austria
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.
Sold at
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
Affected count
About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Replace
Products
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
Consumer contact
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/STIHL-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Hedge-TrimmersDon't want to check this manually?
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