Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12141. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
CPSC recall 12141 has the recall date 4 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing. The recall has about 19,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool. |
| Product | Grass and Hedge Trimmers, About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers, Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Sold at | Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012. |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd |
| Importer | Husqvarna Professional Products Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12141The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 12141. https://recallregister.com/product/1013-husqvarna-recalls-grass-and-hedge-trimmers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12141?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers