CPSCAugust 23, 2011consumer

Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards

The hazard

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.

What to do

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

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