Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-09-29 · 11341
Hazards
Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
11341
Date
2011-09-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
RedMax brushcutter/trimmer
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
Retailer(s)
Authorized RedMax dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada for about $260.00.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.