According to a recent announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Chervon North America has recalled about 85,000 (plus 4,000 in Canada) EGO Power+ Model HT2410 Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers. The announcement lists the hazard as, "The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the unit to activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard."
This recall involves EGO Power+ Model HT2410 Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers that were manufactured prior to March 30, 2019. Only units with date codes from September 2017 through March 2019 are included in this recall.
The firm has received 34 reports in the U.S. of the trimmers starting unexpectedly, including eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches.
