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Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- VIKING GmbH, of Austria
- Recall number
- 16-195
- Units
- About 8,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
- Importer
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers
CPSC product type: Power Hedge Trimmers
Recall contact information
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
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