Husqvarna petrol grass trimmer recalled due to fire hazard

Issue

The ignition modules utilized on the affected string trimmers can sometimes, but not always, experience an electrical spark or arcing during startup or operation. If gasoline has been spilled on or near the unit, it can ignite in certain circumstances. As of January 19, 2024, the company has received no reports of thermal events in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 12 reports of thermal events and 1 reports of minor burns.

What you should do

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Husqvarna Petro Gas Trimmer and return for repair to a Husqvarna Certified Dealer.
• For more information, consumers can contact Husqvarna by telephone at 877-257-6921 from 8am to 7pm ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.husqvarna.com/ca-en/ or www.husqvarna.com/ca-fr/.
• Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Husqvarna Professional Products Inc..
• Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
• Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
• This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.