FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 1997
Release # 98-010
Company Phone Number: (800) 438-7297 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Husqvarna Announce Recall of Gasoline Hedge Trimmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden
Co. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 1,800
Husqvarna-brand gasoline hedge trimmers. The screws holding
the gearcase to the crankcase on these hedge trimmers can
loosen, allowing the clutch to be exposed. If the clutch is
exposed, loose internal parts could fly out striking the
operator and bystanders.
CPSC and Husqvarna are not aware of any injuries
involving these hedge trimmers.
This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of
injury.
The hedge trimmers involved are about 41 inches long
and have the Husqvarna name and model number, 225H, printed
on the top of the orange engine casing. The company
name, model number and serial number, 6500001 through
7330009, also are located on the serial number plate on the
bottom of the engine near the handle.
Independent outdoor power product dealers sold the
hedge trimmers from February 1997 through September 1997 for
about $400.
Consumers should immediately stop using the trimmer and
return it to their nearest Husqvarna dealer. The dealer will
inspect the unit for damage and either repair or replace it
free of charge. For the name of the nearest dealer,
consumers should call Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. toll
free at (800) 438-7297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday
through Friday.