Chervon Australia Pty Ltd - EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer
Published 20 March 2024
Product
A cordless hand-held brushless hedge trimmer. The hedge trimmer has a grey body with black and green detailing, green trigger switch on the black handle and a 24-inch (61 cm) blade. Recalled hedge trimmers could have been purchased as a: Skin (tool only) – HT2410E Hedge trimmer kit (including tool, battery and charger) – HT2411E The EGO logo is on one side of the hedge trimmer’s body and the model number HT2410 and serial number are on the opposite side. Recalled hedge trimmers have a serial number in one of the following ranges: AHT04180500701X – AHT04180501300X AHT04180500001X – AHT04180500600X AHT04180600001X – AHT04180600300X AHT04180604951X – AHT04180605250X AHT04180611451X – AHT04180611750X
Why it was recalled
The rear trigger switch can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the hedge trimmer to activate unexpectedly.
Hazard
There is a risk of serious injury including laceration if the hedge trimmer activates unexpectedly.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.