CPSCJune 14, 2016consumer
STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCJunpower CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violate Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Sold on Amazon by JSNJ_Tech Store2026-07-02
- CPSCLithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due?to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported and Sold on Amazon by LiCB2026-05-14
- CPSCSTIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard2025-11-06
- CPSCDR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2025-06-05
- CPSCQuad Lock MAG Battery Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Imported by Quad Lock2024-11-07
- CPSCStanley Black & Decker Recalls DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard2024-08-15
- CPSCAnker EverFrost Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Coolers Recalled Due to Battery Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Anker Innovations2024-03-07
- CPSCSTIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard2023-09-14
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