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CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers

U.S. CPSCCutsNov 9, 2005
Recalled Hedge Trimmers
Recalled Hedge Trimmers

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge.

Incidents & injuries

Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled hedge trimmers include model numbers KHT600D and KHT750D. The KHT600D has a 24-inch, double-sided blade, and the KHT750D has a 30-inch, double-sided blade. Both models have a gray handle/frame and a red and gray engine, and they can be identified by the model designation, located on a label on the recoil starter.

Sold on

A nationwide network of independent Kawasaki Power Product dealers between April and July of 2005. The KHT600D model retails for about $360, and the KHT750D model retails for about $400.

Contact the company

Call Kawasaki Motors toll-free at (866) 836-4463 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kawpowr.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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