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9 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 6, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 9reports to CPSC
  • Jul 6, 2021the latest report was made
  • Jun 4, 2013the earliest
  • 7with the company’s comments
Brand
Husqvarna
Maker
HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICAMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
String trimmers and edgersPowered, not brush cuttersCPSC’s product type: Lawn Trimmers or Edgers, Powered (Excl. Brushcutters) (code 1464), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping

By month

1 report from August 2020 to July 2021; the most in July 2021, 1. 8 earlier reports, since June 2013, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
July 20211
July 20171
March 20161
July 20151
June 20152
August 20141
September 20131
June 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 3 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

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.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jul 6, 2021, sent to the company Jul 8, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2021

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna 122C Weed Eater

    The fuel tank leaks everywhere

    Model
    122c
    UPC
    024761017848
    Serial number
    2011 04 00965
    Where
    Forest, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jul 2, 2017, sent to the company Oct 5, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2017

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna 122C grass trimmer

    I made the modification to the Husqvarna Grass Trimmer per instructions and parts received from Husqvarna. The gas leak still continues. I will take the 122c to a dealer for repairs.

    Model
    122c
    Bought from
    Morgan Hardware, Georgia
    Where
    Rockmart, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Not said

    Made Mar 26, 2016, sent to the company Apr 4, 2016, published by CPSC Apr 18, 2016

    The product, in the report: husqvarna 122

    Hello my trimmers gas tank leaks

    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 29, 2015, sent to the company Aug 6, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 20, 2015

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna 223L string trimmer

    I purchased a Husqvarna string trimmer model 223L. During the normal process of using the product, my forearm was constantly being burned by the exhaust/muffler. I went to the Husqvarna web site and there is a customer forum which lists several customers that are having the same problem. One response from Husqvarna basically said, quit “it wasn’t designed as an arm rest”. I can assure you, it’s not a matter of resting your arm on the trimmer, it naturally comes in contact with the muffler/exhaust area as you move the trimmer.

    Model
    223L
    Serial number
    15050215
    Bought from
    Lowe’s, Utah
    Bought
    Jul 29, 2015
    Where
    Preston, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. First aid

    Made Jun 29, 2015, sent to the company Jul 8, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2015

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna brand [Weed Trimmer]

    When operating this [weed trimmer], the hot exhaust blows onto my right forearm. It burns the skin just below the elbow

    Model
    223L
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Buckhannon, West Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 26, 2015, sent to the company Sep 9, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 23, 2015

    The product, in the report: Trimmer

    The caller stated that his trimmer has the same hazard as the ones included in recall #12-141. The caller’s model # matches recall #12-141, however the serial # falls out of recall range.

    The caller stated that the fuel leaks profusely from the fuel tank. The fuel stops leaking once the tank is half empty.

    The caller stated that he pulled his trimmer apart but he is unable to figure out where the fuel is leaking from.

    The caller contacted the manf. They informed him that his trimmer is not a part of any recalls. They did not offer any other assistance.

    The caller stated that the issue might have been present since he purchased the trimmer. He purchased a used trimmer from an online site.

    Model
    122C
    Serial number
    201103053209667127-01
    Bought from
    Online
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2014, about then
    Where
    Mercer, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Aug 12, 2014, sent to the company Aug 20, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: String trimmer, gasoline powered

    I have a Husqvarna 128LD string trimmer. The gas tank leaks at the cap. The cap has never sealed correctly.

    I called the company to see what could be done e.g. send me a replacement gas cap. They said that it was a warranty matter, not a safety matter.

    Because I bought this item about a year ago, it is surely out of warranty. But it’s a safety issue, not a warranty issue.

    Model
    128LD
    Serial number
    12352N100662
    Bought from
    Lowes, Florida
    Bought
    Jun 12, 2013, about then
    Where
    Palm Harbor, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. First aid

    Made Sep 6, 2013, sent to the company Sep 16, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 30, 2013

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna String Trimmer Model 122C serial number 2011 11 02056 9667127 01

    Gasoline began running out of the back of the Husqvarna Model 122C string trimmer when filled with gasoline with no reason (had not been dropped or otherwise hit to cause leak.) Immediately emptied tank and took to the local Husqvarna service dealership, Wilson County Farmer’s Co-Op. Tank was found to have a hairline crack at the mounting hole nearest the filler tube. Tank was replaced at owner’s expense to make trimmer serviceable.

    Model
    Model 122C
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    2011 11 02056 9667127 01
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2012
    Where
    Mount Juliet, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  9. First aid

    Made Jun 4, 2013, sent to the company Jun 11, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 25, 2013

    The product, in the report: Husqvarna model 2231 string trimmer used to trim lawn

    I purchased a Husqvarna model 2231 string trimmer in April 2013 and the first time I used it I burned my right arm where it touches the power head. I have placed a towel around my arm to finish my trimming. I have contacted Husqvarna and have taken back to my dealer and he took a part of off and old one and I am going to use it tomorrow to see if it is fixed. The others in the market place need fixing. I do have a scar on my arm. Is this repair authorized by Husqvarna?

    Model
    223
    Serial number
    122300057
    Bought from
    Richardson Air Cooled, North Carolina
    Bought
    Apr 24, 2013
    Where
    Fleetwood, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 73, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

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

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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