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

Active Recall Announced August 23, 2011 CPSC #11310

Quick answer

Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards is CPSC recall #11310, announced on August 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact fiskars® to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: Fiskars Brands, Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers

Recalled brands

Fiskars Brands, Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

August 23, 2011

Categories

Power Hedge Trimmers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11310?

CPSC recall #11310 covers Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11310?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11310 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact fiskars® to receive a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-SmartPower-String-Trimmers-Due-to-Burn-Fire-and-Laceration-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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