Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 9, 2020 CPSC #21044

Quick answer

Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #21044, announced on December 9, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fiskars 16-foot extendable pole saw/pruners with model numbers 9463, 9440 and 9441. These pole saw/pruners are lawn and garden tools that extend from 7 feet to 16 feet and are used to cut high tree branches with either their pruner (for smaller branches) or their 15-inch hooked wood saw blade (for larger branches). The blade is secured to an oval-shaped fiberglass and aluminum telescoping pole set that locks into place through a double-locking system consisting of two orange c-clamps and a black and orange lock and pin mechanism in each of the upper and lower pole assemblies. They have an orange and black pole. "Fiskars" is printed on the pole. The model number is printed on the UPC code on the pole. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact fiskars brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.. Affected brand: Fiskars Brands Inc., Middleton, Wisconsin.

Hazard

This recall involves Fiskars 16-foot extendable pole saw/pruners with model numbers 9463, 9440 and 9441. These pole saw/pruners are lawn and garden tools that extend from 7 feet to 16 feet and are used to cut high tree branches with either their pruner (for smaller branches) or their 15-inch hooked wood saw blade (for larger branches). The blade is secured to an oval-shaped fiberglass and aluminum telescoping pole set that locks into place through a double-locking system consisting of two orange c-clamps and a black and orange lock and pin mechanism in each of the upper and lower pole assemblies. They have an orange and black pole. "Fiskars" is printed on the pole. The model number is printed on the UPC code on the pole.

Affected products

Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners

Recalled brands

Fiskars Brands Inc., Middleton, Wisconsin

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.

Recall date

December 9, 2020

Categories

Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #21044?

CPSC recall #21044 covers Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 9, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fiskars 16-foot extendable pole saw/pruners with model numbers 9463, 9440 and 9441. These pole saw/pruners are lawn and garden tools that extend from 7 feet to 16 feet and are used to cut high tree branches with either their pruner (for smaller branches) or their 15-inch hooked wood saw blade (for larger branches). The blade is secured to an oval-shaped fiberglass and aluminum telescoping pole set that locks into place through a double-locking system consisting of two orange c-clamps and a black and orange lock and pin mechanism in each of the upper and lower pole assemblies. They have an orange and black pole. "Fiskars" is printed on the pole. The model number is printed on the UPC code on the pole.

What is the remedy for recall #21044?

The CPSC remedy for recall #21044 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact fiskars brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for 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 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners 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/2021/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-16-Foot-Pole-Saw-Pruners-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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