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U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2003 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 8, 2005 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 15, 2004 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Hedge Trimmers The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation, damaging the fuel tank creating a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 4, 2009 |
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 20, 2007 |
Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2010 |
Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2011 |
STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 1, 2006 |
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can then be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2004 |
Shivvers Manufacturing Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Hedge Trimmers On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2011 |
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2011 |
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Roy Berendsohn |
Best New Lightweight, Compact Lawn Edgers New machines are half the size of a traditional vertical-wheel edger. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2011 |
Black & Decker Agrees to $960,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Grasshog XP Weed Trimmer/Edgers The U.S. CPSC announced that Black & Decker has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $960,000 to resolve allegations that Black & Decker knowingly failed to report several safety defects and hazards with the Grasshog XP immediately to CPSC. |
U.S. CPSC
October 24, 2003 |
Wahl Clipper Corp. Recall of Curling Irons The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user. |
Registered Rep.
October 1, 2005 |
Hedge Funds Set to Boil Investors looking to beat the average returns of the market will be heading to hedge funds and funds of hedge funds even more in the future, says new research. |
U.S. CPSC
July 10, 2002 |
U.S. Home And Garden Inc., Easy Gardener Inc., and Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. Sued for Not Reporting Product Defects and Injuries The firms face fines for failing to inform the CPSC that certain Weed Wizard trimmer heads and replacement chain sets have a substantial product defect and present a substantial risk of injury to the public. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Choosing and Using String Trimmers Trimmers and techniques to keep your grass looking its best |
