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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-04-04

Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Grass and Hedge Trimmers

  • Brand Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
  • Brand Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Husqvarna has recalled certain grass and hedge trimmers due to a fire hazard. The Grass Trimmer Model 122C and Hedge Trimmer Models 122HD60 and 122HD45, all with serial numbers between 2011 17 00001 and 2011 52 99999, are affected. Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer that holds the fuel lines in the fuel tank, creating a fire risk. You can identify the model number on top of the tool and find the serial number on a black plate located on the bottom of the muffler side (for the grass trimmer) or on the gear box in the lower portion (for the hedge trimmers).

Consumers who own these recalled products should immediately stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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