Recall #11-310 · Published August 23, 2011

Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers from Fiskars® SmartPower™ on August 23, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.

SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model No. 67016935
SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model No. 67016935
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Affected model numbers

4-CYCLE
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Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 4-CYCLE.

Why it was recalled

Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Recall number
11-310
Units
About 2,200
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
The Exchange stores, also known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service or AAFES, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com and SureSource.com, from January 2011 to July 2011 for between $220 and $280.
Importer
Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers

CPSC product type: Power Hedge Trimmers

Recall contact information

For additional information contact Fiskars Brands toll-free anytime 24 hours a day at (877) 495-6645, or visit the firm's website at www.fiskars.com

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