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Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A (pruner plus extension pole) recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A (pruner plus extension pole) presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
An extension pole and a black handheld device with a small chainsaw blade designed to cut down garden waste and to do smaller carpentry work.
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- P5-P4A
- PE5-P4A
Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A (pruner plus extension pole) (2)
- Barcode
- 97062140620223
- Model
- Product number Serial number (from-to)
What to do now
Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact Husqvarna or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0170). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A (pruner plus extension pole) presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The affected products present a risk of injury as it has been identified that, in some specific instances, the pruners could start operating as the battery is attached, without activating the power trigger. This could result in someone being seriously injured by the chainsaw-style blade.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Husqvarna recall site here: https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/learn-and-discover/news-and-media/aspire-pruner-recall/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0170
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product description
An extension pole and a black handheld device with a small chainsaw blade designed to cut down garden waste and to do smaller carpentry work.
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Questions
Why has Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A been recalled?
Husqvarna Aspire Pruner P5-P4A (pruner) and PE5-P4A has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
