CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Why was CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kawasaki Hedge Trimmer
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 1,500
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 9, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.