CPSC recall 11-310, announced August 23, 2011, covers Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers (about 2,200 units). Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 495-6645, or go to www.fiskars.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 4-CYCLE.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fiskars SmartPower
- Product type
- String trimmers, Hedge trimmers
- 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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