Recall: Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2012 Release #12-141 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 257-6921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of Product: Grass and Hedge Trimmers
Units: About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers
Importer: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
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.
Description: This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. “Husqvarna” and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. “Husqvarna” and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool.
Sold at: Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website at www.husqvarna.com, or e-mail recalls@husqvarna.com
Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C
Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers: Models 122HD60 and 122HD45