Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls RedMax Brushcutter Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11341 · announced September 29, 2011 · Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd., An Affiliate Of Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., Charlotte, N.c · 10,500 units affected
The product
The recalled brushcutter/trimmer is a RedMax model TR2350S. Recalled brushcutters have shaft serial numbers ranging from 10215377 to 10625892, and engine serial numbers ranging from 10115390 to 10425910. The product is powered by a 2-cycle gasoline engine and cuts grass or weeds through the use of a spinning black trimmer head containing a spool of filament line. Model number and shaft serial number are located on a label on the shaft halfway between the trimmer head and the engine. The engine serial number is located on the bottom of the engine between the two screws that secure the fuel tank to the engine.
The hazard
Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to their local RedMax dealer for repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No reports of fire, personal injury or property damage.
Sold at: Authorized RedMax dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada for about $260.00.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Husqvarna toll-free between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (877) 257-6921 or e-mail recalls@husqvarna.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.