Safety regulator, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Recall 06507 · Nov 9, 2005 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06507
- Date
- Nov 9, 2005
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Kawasaki Hedge Trimmer
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled hedge trimmers include model numbers KHT600D and KHT750D. The KHT600D has a 24-inch, double-sided blade, and the KHT750D has a 30-inch, double-sided blade. Both models have a gray handle/frame and a red and gray engine, and they can be identified by the model designation, located on a label on the recoil starter.
What can happen
On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations.
The fix
Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- A nationwide network of independent Kawasaki Power Product dealers between April and July of 2005. The KHT600D model retails for about $360, and the KHT750D model retails for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki hedge trimmer?
Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge.
What is the hazard?
On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations.
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.