Husqvarna Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall with Health Canada | Release Date: February 8, 2024 | Release Number: 24-113
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Gas-powered Grass Trimmers
Hazard: Incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the unit.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grass trimmers and contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer to receive a free repair. The dealer locator is available at https://locations.husqvarna.com/us/.
Customer Contact: Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recalls@husqvarnagroup.com or online at www.husqvarna.com/us or https://www.husqvarna.com/us/support and click on “Important Grass Trimmer Recall” located on the side of the homepage near the bottom for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 403,000 (In addition, about 17,230 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves gas-powered Husqvarna Grass Trimmers with model numbers 330LK, 130C and 130L. The trimmers are orange and black. "Husqvarna" and the model are printed on the motor housing. The SKU number is printed on the serial number tag on the bottom side of the motor housing. SKU numbers included in this recall are as follows:
| Model # | SKU # |
| 330LK | 970514501 970514502 970514503 970514504 970545001 |
| 130C | 970514301 970514302 970514303 970694601 970694701 |
| 130L | 970514401 970514402 970514403 970694801 970694901 |
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of the recalled grass trimmers catching on fire, electrical spark or arcing, including two reports of property damage and one report of a consumer who suffered burns on their leg and arm when they attempted to extinguish a fire.
Sold At: Husqvarna dealers, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and other home and gardens stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2023 for between $250 and $300.
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufactured in: United States
Notes: Health Canada's Press release is available at: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/husqvarna-petrol-grass-trimmer-recalled-due-fire-hazard
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