Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-04-04 · 12141
Hazards
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12141
Date
2012-04-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Grass and Hedge Trimmers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China
Retailer(s)
Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
Importer(s)
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool.