CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers
Published: November 9, 2005Recall ID: 06507Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Kawasaki Hedge Trimmer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Kawasaki-Motors-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Hedge-Trimmers- |
| Title | CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cacf2b292ee64045b0f0df7e4f00b8e5.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hedge Trimmers |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kawasaki Hedge Trimmer |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 3376 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2005-11-09T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 06507 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |