STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 14, 2016 CPSC #16195

Quick answer

STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #16195, announced on June 14, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized stihl dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.. Affected brands: VIKING GmbH, STIHL Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers

Recalled brands

VIKING GmbH, STIHL Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.

Recall date

June 14, 2016

Categories

Power Hedge Trimmers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16195?

CPSC recall #16195 covers STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 14, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16195?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16195 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized stihl dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.. 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 STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration 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/2016/STIHL-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Hedge-Trimmers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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