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Product Recall Number: 11310

Why was Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers recalled?

Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.

Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers
Here's product recall specific data for Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers.

  • Product Recall Number: 11310

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2011-08-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers

  • Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

  • Hazard Description: Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 2,200

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: The Exchange stores, also known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service or AAFES, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com and SureSource.com, from January 2011 to July 2011 for between $220 and $280.

  • Importers: Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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