The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11310·Announced 2011-08-23

Fiskars Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers for Burn and Fire Hazards

Fiskars Brands is recalling about 2,200 SmartPower propane string trimmers due to risks of fuel leaks, cracked canisters, and guard failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves risk-of-harm products (fire, burn, laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Fiskars Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,200 units of the Fiskars® SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Model 67016935) and the SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer (Model 67036946). These products were sold at The Exchange stores (AAFES) and online through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com, and SureSource.com between January 2011 and July 2011 for prices between $220 and $280. The trimmers are black, silver, and orange, with "SmartPower™" printed on the lower shaft and "Fiskars®" on the engine cover and cutting guard.

The recall is issued because engine vibration can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to propane fuel leaks. Additionally, the propane canister on the Straight Shaft models can crack at the neck during use, and high temperatures may cause the plastic cutting guard on the Curved Shaft models to deform and fall off. These defects pose burn, fire, and laceration hazards to users. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars Brands to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Fiskars Brands toll-free at (877) 495-6645 or visit www.fiskars.com.

The recalled product

Product
Fiskars® SmartPower™ String Trimmers
Manufacturer
Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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