STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16195 · Jun 14, 2016 · Stihl
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16195
- Date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Company
- Stihl
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
- Product type
- Power Hedge Trimmers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves STIHL model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers. "STIHL" and "HSA 65" are printed on the side of the battery compartment between the trigger and the loop handle. The hedge trimmer is gray and orange, with a loop handle, removable battery and a 20-inch hedge trimming blade.
What can happen
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl battery-powered hedge trimmers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
What is the hazard?
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration 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.