Grass and Hedge Trimmers
CPSC Recall #12141 — April 3, 2012
Product
Grass and Hedge Trimmers
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers
Sold At
Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Manufactured In
China