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EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers recalled due to potential laceration hazard

Issued June 1, 2023
Issue
The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the unit to activate unexpectedly, posing a potential laceration hazard. As of May 10, 2023, the company has received 3 reports of incidents in Canada, and 1 report of laceration. In the United States, the company has received 26 reports of incidents and 8 reports of lacerations.
Hazard description
Laceration hazard
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hedge trimmer and contact Chervon North America for a free repair of the rear trigger switch. For more information, consumers can contact Chervon North America by telephone toll free at 1-800-492-0777 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday; by email at HT2410recall@na.chervongroup.com or online at www.egopowerplus.com/recalls or www.egopowerplus.com and click on “PRODUCT RECALLS” at the top of the page. Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Chervon North America, Inc. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Product
Product name
EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers
Reference
ID
RA-73682