Reported Jun 14, 2016
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
VIKING GmbH of Austria
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Firm contact: STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
- Amount recalled
- About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
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