Husqvarna has recalled about 403,000 gas string trimmers, also called grass trimmers, because incorrect wiring in the ignition module can cause an electrical spark, or arcing (when electricity jumps ...

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 403,000 gas-powered grass trimmers because of an issue with the ignition module. The CPSC said the ignition may be wired ...

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In February 2024 this Husqvarna String Trimmer was recalled because incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard ...

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Grass trimmers go by many names. Strimmer, string trimmer, Weedwhacker, and Weed Eater are just some of the more common. Some of these names were actually trademarked by specific companies, only to ...

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