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Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 29, 2011 · CPSC recall 11341 · Husqvarna Professional Products

RedMax Brushcutter / Trimmer TR2350S
Hazard
Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 10,500
Incidents / injuries
No reports of fire, personal injury or property damage.

Description

The recalled brushcutter/trimmer is a RedMax model TR2350S. Recalled brushcutters have shaft serial numbers ranging from 10215377 to 10625892, and engine serial numbers ranging from 10115390 to 10425910. The product is powered by a 2-cycle gasoline engine and cuts grass or weeds through the use of a spinning black trimmer head containing a spool of filament line. Model number and shaft serial number are located on a label on the shaft halfway between the trimmer head and the engine. The engine serial number is located on the bottom of the engine between the two screws that secure the fuel tank to the engine.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to their local RedMax dealer for repair.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Husqvarna toll-free between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (877) 257-6921 or e-mail [email protected]

Product
RedMax brushcutter/trimmer
Manufacturer(s)
Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers
Authorized RedMax dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada for about $260.00.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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