STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
CPSC Recall #16-195 — June 14, 2016
Product
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
Description
"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"
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.
Incidents / Injuries
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
Manufacturer
"VIKING GmbH, of Austria"
Importer
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured In
Austria