STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled June 14, 2016 · CPSC recall 16195 · STIHL

STIHL HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmer

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.

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.

Product

STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers

Manufacturer(s)

VIKING GmbH, of Austria

Imported by

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.

Made in

Austria

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