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String trimmers and edgers

Powered, not brush cutters. 146 reports to CPSC about 43 brands; 8 in the last 12 months.

CPSC’s name: Lawn Trimmers or Edgers, Powered (Excl. Brushcutters), product code 1464, in Yard & Garden. Copied Nov 5, 2026.

Brands

  1. Ryobi18 reports · latest Sep 7, 2026 4in 12 months
  2. Echo6 reports · latest Sep 5, 2026 2in 12 months
  3. EGO2 reports · latest Nov 5, 2025 1in 12 months
  4. Tegatok1 report · latest Dec 16, 2025 1in 12 months
  5. Black and Decker25 reports · latest May 9, 2025 0in 12 months
  6. Craftsman9 reports · latest Sep 29, 2025 0in 12 months
  7. Hitachi9 reports · latest Apr 18, 2025 0in 12 months
  8. Husqvarna9 reports · latest Jul 6, 2021 0in 12 months
  9. Troy Bilt9 reports · latest May 26, 2022 0in 12 months
  10. Toro8 reports · latest Aug 22, 2019 0in 12 months
  11. Stihl6 reports · latest Aug 21, 2023 0in 12 months
  12. Home Lite5 reports · latest May 4, 2018 0in 12 months
  13. Cub Cadet3 reports · latest Apr 26, 2020 0in 12 months
  14. Greenworks3 reports · latest Sep 16, 2024 0in 12 months
  15. Poulan2 reports · latest Sep 12, 2011 0in 12 months
  16. Tanaka2 reports · latest Aug 5, 2020 0in 12 months
  17. TrimmerPlus2 reports · latest Aug 1, 2021 0in 12 months
  18. Weed Eater2 reports · latest Jul 2, 2012 0in 12 months
  19. Arien’s1 report · latest May 23, 2012 0in 12 months
  20. Dewalt1 report · latest Aug 10, 2023 0in 12 months
  21. Dirty Hands1 report · latest Aug 1, 2019 0in 12 months
  22. Dompou1 report · latest Sep 24, 2024 0in 12 months
  23. Earthquake1 report · latest Jun 26, 2015 0in 12 months
  24. EGO 56-volt 15-in Telescopic Battery String Trimm1 report · latest Jul 31, 2023 0in 12 months
  25. Galapare Electric1 report · latest Nov 14, 2021 0in 12 months
  26. Generic. Packaging box only says “Trimmer Head.”1 report · latest Aug 4, 2021 0in 12 months
  27. Grass Hog XP1 report · latest Oct 28, 2011 0in 12 months
  28. Heimerdinger1 report · latest Aug 13, 2024 0in 12 months
  29. Honda1 report · latest Jul 3, 2015 0in 12 months
  30. Kobalt string trimmer1 report · latest Jun 21, 2018 0in 12 months
  31. Makita1 report · latest Apr 26, 2021 0in 12 months
  32. McLane1 report · latest Nov 28, 2014 0in 12 months
  33. MENARD INC1 report · latest Jul 15, 2013 0in 12 months
  34. Milwaukee1 report · latest Sep 9, 2021 0in 12 months
  35. MTD1 report · latest Jun 6, 2016 0in 12 months
  36. MTDR1 report · latest Apr 22, 2012 0in 12 months
  37. Polycut 27-31 report · latest Jul 31, 2020 0in 12 months
  38. Sears - Craftsman1 report · latest Aug 24, 2013 0in 12 months
  39. SunBear1 report · latest Apr 16, 2022 0in 12 months
  40. SunJoe1 report · latest May 16, 2022 0in 12 months
  41. TB80 EC1 report · latest Sep 20, 2011 0in 12 months
  42. tornado tools1 report · latest Jun 19, 2014 0in 12 months
  43. Worx1 report · latest Jul 29, 2011 0in 12 months

The most reports in the last 12 months first; the number is those months’ reports. Many reports can mean many owners, not a worse product. Nothing is ranked by payment.

About these reports

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Sources
  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied; CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy of reports submitted by people outside CPSC.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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