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Stihl trimmer heads: Polycut 27-3 and 47-3
Official notice
3 Sept 2019
Last checked
3 Sept 2019
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Stihl trimmer heads: Polycut 27-3 and 47-3. Quality tests have revealed that the screw connections of these trimmer heads may come loose in operation. As a result it is possible that moving parts could fly off. If moving parts fly off, there will be a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Published 2019-09-03.
What to do now
Do not use the trimmer head again! Please return the trimmer head to your local STIHL dealer for a refund. Please take this action in the interest of your own safety. If you have any questions please contact your local STIHL dealer.
Official notice
2019-09-03
The hazard
The hazard
Quality tests have revealed that the screw connections of these trimmer heads may come loose in operation. As a result it is possible that moving parts could fly off. If moving parts fly off, there will be a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Stihl Trimmer Heads Polycut 27-3 And 47-3. Contact: STIHL Limited www.stihl.co.nz. Phone 09 262 4000.
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