STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
STIHL HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmer.
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Recall Date | 06/14/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7771 |
| Recall Number | 16195 |
| Product Type | Power Hedge Trimmers |
| Hazard | The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries | STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information. |
| Last Updated | 06/14/2016 |
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