Cordless hedge trimmer recalled due to laceration risk
A cordless hand-held brushless hedge trimmer sold nationally has been recalled due to a laceration hazard.
Product Safety Australia said the trimmer may have defective rear switch triggers, which could cause the product to activate suddenly.
"There is a risk of serious injury including laceration if the hedge trimmer activates unexpectedly," the recall said.
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The Chervon Australia EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer has been recalled. Product Safety Victoria
The EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer which has a 24-inch (61 cm) blade is manufactured by Chervon Australia Pty Ltd.
It was sold across warehouse stores nationally including Mitre 10 from August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020.
The EGO logo is on one side of the hedge trimmer's body and the model number HT2410 and serial number are on the opposite side.
The product could have been purchased as a tool only – HT2410E or as part of a hedge trimmer set, which included the tool, battery and charger - HT2411E.
Recalled hedge trimmers have a serial number in one of the following ranges:
- AHT04180500701X – AHT04180501300X
- AHT04180500001X – AHT04180500600X
- AHT04180600001X – AHT04180600300X
- AHT04180604951X – AHT04180605250X
- AHT04180611451X – AHT04180611750X
Consumers have been warned to stop using the recalled hedge trimmer immediately and should contact Chervon for a free repair of the rear trigger switch.
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