Chevron North America is recalling a line of cordless hedge trimmers due to a particular issue that can cause severe laceration injuries. The rear trigger switch on EGO Power+ Model HT2410 Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers can fail to rebound after being pressed, possibly causing the unit to begin operating unexpectedly.
The company has received 34 reports of injuries due to this malfunction, including eight lacerations that required stitches, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice.
Products involved in the recall were manufactured before March 2019 and purchased at home improvement stores between September 2017 and March 2020. Facility managers should immediately stop using the product and contact the manufacturer at its recall website for a free repair.
Greg Zimmerman is senior contributing editor for FacilitiesNet.com and Building Operating Management magazine
