CPSC2023-06-01
Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois
Hazard
The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the unit to activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hedge trimmers and contact Chervon for a free repair of the rear trigger switch.
Sold at
Home improvement stores, hardware stores and authorized dealers and distributors nationwide and online at Acehardware.com, Acmetools.com and Homedepot.com from September 2017 through March 2020 for between $150 and $220.
Affected count
About 85,000 (In addition, 4,000 in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 34 reports in the U.S. of the trimmers starting unexpectedly, including eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
EGO Power+ Model HT2410 Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers
Consumer contact
Chervon North America at 800-492-0777 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, email at HT2410recall@na.chervongroup.com or online at www.egopowerplus.com/recalls or www.egopowerplus.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Chervon-North-America-Recalls-EGO-Power-Cordless-Brushless-Hedge-Trimmers-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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