Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Recalled
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
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.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $360–$400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge.
Call Kawasaki Motors toll-free at (866) 836-4463 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawpowr.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 09 2005; last revised JUL 23 2024.