Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12141 · Apr 4, 2012 · Husqvarna
19,500
units affected
19,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12141
- Date
- Apr 4, 2012
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 19,500
- Product
- Grass and Hedge Trimmers
- Product type
- Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grass and hedge trimmers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.