Product recalls
Fiskars Recalls: 6 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 6 recalls involving Fiskars products since 2010, the most recent on December 9, 2020. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
All Fiskars recalls
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · December 9, 2020
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 21044
- Units
- About 467,680 (In addition, about 95,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Fiskars 16-foot extendable pole saw/pruners with model numbers 9463, 9440 and 9441. These pole saw/pruners are lawn and garden tools that extend from 7 feet to 16 feet and are used to cut high tree branches with either their pruner (for smaller branches) or their 15-inch hooked wood saw blade (for larger branches). The blade is secured to an oval-shaped fiberglass and aluminum telescoping pole set that locks into place through a double-locking system consisting of two orange c-clamps and a black and orange lock and pin mechanism in each of the upper and lower pole assemblies. They have an orange and black pole. "Fiskars" is printed on the pole. The model number is printe
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saw/pruners and contact Fiskars Brands to receive instructions on how to destroy and dispose of the product in exchange for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online at fiskars.com from December 2016 through September 2020 for about $100 (Model No. 9463) and $65 (Model Nos. 9440 and 9441).
- Company
- Fiskars Brands Inc., Middleton, Wisconsin
- Contact
- Fiskars Brands toll-free at 888-847-8716 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at https://fiskarsliveagent.secure.force.com/FiskarsProductNotification/, or at www.fiskars.com and scroll to the bottom of the page and select Product Notifications.
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 28, 2016
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
- Recall number
- 16124
- Units
- About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40.
- Company
- Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Contact
- Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars' website at www2.fiskars.com and click on "Product Notifications" for more information.
Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 8, 2014
Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
- Recall number
- 15003
- Units
- About 277,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada
- Hazard
- The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40
- Company
- Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Contact
- Fiskars toll-free at (855) 544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars’ website at www2.fiskars.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and …
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 23, 2011
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
- Recall number
- 11310
- Units
- About 2,200
- Hazard
- Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Fiskars® SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer Model 67016935 and SmartPower™ Propane 4-Cycle Curved Shaft String Trimmer Model 67036946. Both trimmers use propane fuel. "SmartPower™" is printed on the lower shaft and near the pull-start handle. "Fiskars®" is printed on the engine cover and on the plastic cutting guard. The trimmers are black, silver and orange.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and contact Fiskars® to receive a full refund.
- Sold at
- The Exchange stores, also known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service or AAFES, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Powerequipmentdirect.com and SureSource.com, from January 2011 to July 2011 for between $220 and $280.
- Company
- Fiskars Brands, Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Contact
- For additional information contact Fiskars Brands toll-free anytime 24 hours a day at (877) 495-6645, or visit the firm's website at www.fiskars.com
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of th…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 23, 2011
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 11182
- Units
- About 103,000
- Hazard
- The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60.
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Contact
- For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 9, 2010
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 10157
- Units
- About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr.
- Hazard
- The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25.
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Contact
- For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gerbergear.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.