STIHL · Recalled
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration 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.
- Units
- About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
- Product type
- Power Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., VIKING GmbH, of Austria
Incident log
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.