Product Recall Number: 24-113
Why was Gas-powered Grass Trimmers recalled?
Incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the unit.
Product Recall Number: 24-113
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-02-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gas-powered Grass Trimmers
Description: This recall involves gas-powered Husqvarna Grass Trimmers with model numbers 330LK, 130C and 130L. The trimmers are orange and gray. "Husqvarna" and the model are printed on the motor housing. The SKU number is printed on the serial number tag on the bottom side of the motor housing. SKU numbers included in this recall are as follows: Model #SKU # 330LK970514501 970514502970514503970514504970545001130C970514301970514302970514303970694601970694701130L970514401970514402970514403970694801970694901
Hazard Description: Incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the unit.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 403,000 (In addition, about 17,230 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received 12 reports of the recalled grass trimmers catching on fire, electrical spark or arcing, including two reports of property damage and one report of a consumer who suffered burns on their leg and arm when they attempted to extinguish a fire.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grass trimmers and contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer to receive a free repair. The dealer locator is available at https://locations.husqvarna.com/us/.
Sold At: Husqvarna dealers, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, and other home and gardens stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2023 for between $250 and $300.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed