Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2016-06-14
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Reported risk: The hedge trimmer may operate faster than expected, continue running briefly after the trigger is released, or operate by depressing either the trigger or the front handle switch, posing a laceration hazard. Neither Health Canada nor STIHL Limited in Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product. In the United States, STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
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