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STIHL Limited recalls Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer

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DescriptionSTIHL branded HSA 65 battery powered hedge trimmer Product description This recall involves STIHL branded HSA 65 battery powered hedge trimmer. The hedge trimmer is grey and orange, with a loop handle, removable battery, and a 20 inch hedge trimming blade. “STIHL” and “HSA 65” are printed on the side of the battery compartment between the trigger and the loop handle. Hazard identified The hedge trimmer may operate faster than expected, continue running briefly after the trigger is released, or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch, posing a laceration hazard. Neither Health Canada nor STIHL Limited in Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product. In the United States, STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported. Number sold Approximately 1,000 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada to STIHL dealers and approximately 8,000 units were sold in the United States. Time period sold The recalled products were sold from April 2011 to April 2016 in Canada and from June 2010 to April 2016 in the United States. Place of origin Manufactured in Austria. Companies Manufacturer VIKING GmbH Kufstein AUSTRIA Distributor STIHL Limited London Ontario CANADA Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hedge trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer to make arrangements for a replacement unit (not including any batteries, chargers or related accessories). Provided that the unit is operational, it will be replaced free of charge.
  • For more information, consumers may contact STIHL Limited by telephone at 1-800-267-8445 for service in English, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm ET or 1-800-463-5244 for service in French, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm ET or online.
  • Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
  • 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 Canadians 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.
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