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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-08-23

Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards

Is my product affected?

Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers

  • Brand Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.

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

What happened

Fiskars is recalling two models of SmartPower propane string trimmers—the Straight Shaft Trimmer Model 67016935 and the Curved Shaft Trimmer Model 67036946—due to multiple hazards. Engine vibration during use can wear the fuel line and cause propane leaks, and the straight shaft model's propane canister can crack at the neck during operation. The curved shaft model's plastic cutting guard can deform and fall off due to high temperatures near it. These defects create risks of burns, fires, and lacerations to users.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the affected trimmers and contact Fiskars to receive a full refund.

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

Hazard

Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Fiskars® SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model 67016935 and SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer Model 67036946. Both trimmers use propane fuel. "SmartPower™" is printed on the lower shaft and near the pull-start handle. "Fiskars®" is printed on the engine cover and on the plastic cutting guard. The trimmers are black, silver and orange.

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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