Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-141 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 4, 2012
- Brand
- Husqvarna
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Grass and Hedge Trimmers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 19, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the bottom of the muffler side of the tool. The recalled Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers are Models 122HD60 and 122HD45 with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999. "Husqvarna" and the model number are written on top of the tool. The serial number is located on a black plate on the gear box, which is on the lower portion of the tool.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Grass and Hedge Trimmers · About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lowes, Sears and Husqvarna dealers and distributors nationwide for between $150 and $320 from May 2011 to January 2012.; Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Shanghai, China; Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Husqvarna toll-free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.husqvarna.com, or e-mail recalls@husqvarna.com
Recall history and context
Husqvarna appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Husqvarna recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Grass and Hedge Trimmers (About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers units). This recall involves the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer Model 122C with serial numbers that range from 2011 17 00001 to 2011 52 99999.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 19, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.