Husqvarna-brand gasoline hedge trimmers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 1,800 gasoline hedge trimmers due to a hazard involving loosening screws. The screws that hold the gearcase to the crankcase can loosen on these trimmers, which could expose the clutch and allow loose internal parts to fly out and strike the operator or bystanders. The affected trimmers are about 41 inches long, branded Husqvarna model 225H, with serial numbers ranging from 6500001 through 7330009. These units were sold by independent outdoor power product dealers from February 1997 through September 1997 for approximately $400. CPSC and Husqvarna have not received any reports of injuries from these trimmers.
Consumers who own an affected trimmer should immediately stop using it and return it to their nearest Husqvarna dealer. The dealer will inspect the unit for damage and either repair or replace it at no cost. To find the nearest dealer, consumers should call Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. toll-free at (800) 438-7297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Gasoline Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Husqvarna NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 1997 Release # 98-010 Company Phone Number: (800) 438-7297 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Husqvarna Announce Recall of Gasoline Hedge Trimmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 1,800 Husqvarna-brand gasoline hedge trimmers. The screws holding the gearcase to the crankcase on these hedge trimmers can loosen, allowing the clutch to be exposed. If the clutch is exposed, loose internal parts could fly out striking the operator and bystanders. CPSC and Husqvarna are not aware of any injuries involving these hedge trimmers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The hedge trimmers involved are about 41 inches long and have the Husqvarna name and model number, 225H, printed on the top of the orange engine casing. The company name, model number and serial number, 6500001 through 7330009, also are located on the serial number plate on the bottom of the engine near the handle. Independent outdoor power product dealers sold the hedge trimmers from February 1997 through September 1997 for about $400. Consumers should immediately stop using the trimmer and return it to their nearest Husqvarna dealer. The dealer will inspect the unit for damage and either repair or replace it free of charge. For the name of the nearest dealer, consumers should call Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. toll free at (800) 438-7297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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