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Product Recall
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
STIHL HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmer
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
Recall Date: June 14th, 2016
Type: Power Hedge Trimmers
Units: About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Description
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.
Consumer Contact:
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.Injuries:
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
VIKING GmbH, of Austria
Retailers:
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
Importers:
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
