Over 400,000 Husqvarna Gas String Trimmers Recalled for Fire Hazard
The yard tools can spark unexpectedly, potentially igniting gasoline
Husqvarna has recalled about 403,000 gas string trimmers, also called grass trimmers, because incorrect wiring in the ignition module can cause an electrical spark, or arcing (when electricity jumps from one point to another, producing lots of heat in the process), posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the unit.
The company has received 12 U.S. reports of the trimmer catching on fire, arcing, or sparking, including two reports of property damage. It also received a report of one user suffering burns on their arms and legs after attempting to extinguish a fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumer Reports has tested all three models included in the recall but our engineers did not observe this problem or any other potential safety issue.
Details of the Husqvarna Gas String Trimmer Recall
The recall: About 403,000 Husqvarna gas string trimmers in the U.S. and approximately 17,230 in Canada. The recall involves three models of Husqvarna gas string trimmers with specific SKUs. The model number is printed on the motor housing, while the SKU can be located on a tag on the underside of the housing. The following models and SKUs are included:
Husqvarna 330LK, with SKUs 970514501, 970514502, 970514503, 970514504, 970545001.
Husqvarna 130C with SKUs 970514301, 970514302, 970514303, 970694601, 970694701.
Husqvarna 130L with SKUs 970514401, 970514402, 970514403, 970694801, 970694901.
The risk: Incorrect wiring in the ignition module can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the unit.
Incidents/injuries: Husqvarna has received 12 U.S. reports of fire, arcing, or sparking, along with two reports of property damage and a single report of injury when a user burned their arms and legs while attempting to extinguish a fire.
Where and when sold: Husqvarna dealers, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and other home and garden stores nationwide and through Amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2023 for between $250 and $300.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hedge trimmer and contact Husqvarna to schedule a free repair.
Contact information: Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, send an email to recalls@husqvarnagroup.com, or go to the company’s recall page.
Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to saferproducts.gov.
