Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 4, 2012 CPSC #12141

Quick answer

Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12141, announced on April 4, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.. Affected brands: Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Husqvarna Professional Products Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Grass and Hedge Trimmers

Recalled brands

Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Husqvarna Professional Products Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 4, 2012

Categories

Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12141?

CPSC recall #12141 covers Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 4, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12141?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12141 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.. 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 Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard 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/2012/Husqvarna-Recalls-Grass-and-Hedge-Trimmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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