Gasoline Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Husqvarna
CPSC recall 98010. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Laceration
CPSC recall 98010 has the recall date 9 Oct 1997. The notice names the firm Husqvarna. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Hedge Trimmers.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Gasoline Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Husqvarna NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 1997 Release # 98-010 Company Phone Number: (800) 438-7297 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Husqvarna Announce Recall of Gasoline Hedge Trimmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 1,800 Husqvarna-brand gasoline hedge trimmers. The screws holding the gearcase to the crankcase on these hedge trimmers can loosen, allowing the clutch to be exposed. If the clutch is exposed, loose internal parts could fly out striking the operator and bystanders. CPSC and Husqvarna are not aware of any injuries involving these hedge trimmers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The hedge trimmers involved are about 41 inches long and have the Husqvarna name and model number, 225H, printed on the top of the orange engine casing. The company name, model number and serial number, 6500001… |
| Product | Husqvarna-brand gasoline hedge trimmers, Hedge Trimmers |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Hedge Trimmers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Husqvarna
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Apr 1997 | Chain Saws Recalled by Husqvarna |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 98010The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 98010. https://recallregister.com/product/6084-gasoline-hedge-trimmers-recalled-by-husqvarna/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 98010 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 98010 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Husqvarna?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Husqvarna. This recall is 1 of them.