Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers
CPSC Recall #11310 — August 22, 2011
Product
Fiskars® SmartPower™ String 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
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 2,200
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.
Importer
Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In
China