STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2016-06-14. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 8,000Units
2016-06-14Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves STIHL model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers. "STIHL" and "HSA 65" are printed on the side of the battery compartment between the trigger and the loop handle. The hedge trimmer is gray and orange, with a loop handle, removable battery and a 20-inch hedge trimming blade.
- The hazard
- The hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch individually, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmer and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement battery-powered hedge trimmer.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
More lithium battery recalls · Recalls in 2016 · All product recalls