Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 9, 2020
Fiskars 16-Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Recall: Laceration Hazard Risk
Fiskars recalls 16-foot pole saws/pruners with model numbers 9463, 9440, 9441 due to telescoping poles separating and causing lacerations. Consumers must stop using and return for refund.
The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard.
“Fiskars 16-Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Recall: Laceration Hazard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2947-fiskars-16-foot-pole-saw-pruners-recall-laceration-hazard-risk. Based on CPSC recall #8957 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-16-Foot-Pole-Saw-Pruners-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 9, 2020, that Fiskars Brands is recalling 16-foot pole saw/pruners due to a laceration hazard from separating telescoping poles. Owners should immediately stop using the products and contact Fiskars for instructions on destroying and disposing of them in exchange for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners
Model numbers 9463, 9440, and 9441
Sold at Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online at fiskars.com from December 2016 through September 2020
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund. Contact Fiskars Brands toll-free at 888-847-8716 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at https://fiskarsliveagent.secure.force.com/FiskarsProductNotification/, or at www.fiskars.com and scroll to the bottom of the page and select Product Notifications.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard. The agency reported two incidents of the poles separating and falling, resulting in two laceration injuries requiring stitches.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Fiskars has been involved in other recent recalls, including DR Power Lawn Mowers recalled on Aug. 6, 2026, for a laceration hazard from blade control failure, and Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws recalled on Oct. 30, 2025, for chain brake laceration hazards. Other recent recalls of similar products include STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 9463, 9440, or 9441 printed on the UPC code. The product has an orange and black pole with 'Fiskars' printed on it and extends from 7 to 16 feet.
Brand
Fiskars
Product
Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners to prevent laceration injuries.
Contact Fiskars
Reach out to Fiskars Brands for instructions on destroying and disposing of the product to receive a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online at fiskars.com from December 2016 through September 2020 for about $100 (Model No. 9463) and $65 (Model Nos. 9440 and 9441).”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Fiskars
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fiskars to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8957 — Fiskars 16-Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Recall: Laceration Hazard Risk
Hello,
I own a Fiskars 16-Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Recall: Laceration Hazard Risk that is covered by recall 8957 from Fiskars.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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