Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-749.
This recall involves the Fiskars® SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model 67016935 and SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer Model 67036946. Both trimmers use propane fuel. "SmartPower™" is printed on the lower shaft and near the pull-start handle. "Fiskars®" is printed on the engine cover and on the plastic cutting guard. The trimmers are black, silver and orange.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-749.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Exchange Stores, Also Known As The Army And Air Force Exchange Service Or Aafes, And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com And Suresource.com, From January 2011 To July 2011 For Between $220 And $280. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-749.
For additional information contact Fiskars Brands toll-free anytime 24 hours a day at (877) 495-6645, or visit the firm's website at www.fiskars.com
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The Exchange Stores, Also Known As The Army And Air Force Exchange Service Or Aafes, And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com And Suresource.com, From January 2011 To July 2011 For Between $220 And $280. Recall FAQ
The Exchange Stores, Also Known As The Army And Air Force Exchange Service Or Aafes, And Online At Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com And Suresource.com, From January 2011 To July 2011 For Between $220 And $280. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on August 23, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,200 units are potentially affected.