Power Pruning Or Trimming Equipment, Not Specified

14 YOM WAS HELPING HIS FATHER TRIP TREES AND HAND A BRANCE FALL ON HIS LAND. DX: HAND SPRAIN, CELLULITIS OF HAND

77 YOM-TRIMMING SHRUBS AT HOME-FELL-HIT ARM & HEAD DX: SCALP & FOREARM ABRASIONS

65 YOF WAS TRIMMING HEDGES EARLIER TODAY WHEN IT SLIPPED AND CUT HER LEFT HAND. DX: LACERATION OF LEFT HAND.

35 YOM WAS DOING YARD WORK TRIMMING A BUSH WITH A MOTORIZED TOOL AND WAS HIT BY A BRANCH IN THE RIGHT EYE. DX: ABRASION OF RIGHT CORNEA.

59 YOF C/O FINGER LACERATION S/P USING AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER. DX: FINGER LACERATION

76YOM C/O RIGHT INDEX FINGER LACERATION. WAS TRIMMING THE HEDGES WHEN HE ACCIDENTLLY CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITH A HEDGE TREMOR. IS ON ***. DX: LACERATION OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITHOUT FOREIGN BODY WITHOUT DAMAGE TO NAIL

55YOM C/O LACERATION TO SECOND FINGER ON LEFT HAND FROM HOME. CUT HIS FINGER WITH HEDGE CLIPPERS. DX: LACERATION OF LEFT INDEX FINGER WITHOUT FOREIGN BODY WITH DAMAGE TO NAIL

24YOM WAS TRIMMING TREES AT HIS HOUSE WHEN A BRANCH FELL ONTO HIS HEAD DX:CLOSED HEAD INJURY, LAC SCALP

67YOM, C/O CHEST PAIN, CUT THRU POWER LIINE W/ TRIMMER DX: CHEST WALL PAIN, ELECTRICAL BURN

75YOF C/O LEFT THUMB INJURY. WAS USING A POWER PRUNING TOOL WHEN SHE CAUGHT HER LEFT THUMB. LACERATION OVER THUMB. SCANS SHOW FRACTURE OF DISTAL PHALANX OF THE LEFT THUMB. DX: OPEN FRACTURE, LACERATION OF LEFT THUMB WITHOUT FOREIGN BODY WITH DAMAGE TO NAIL

43YOM REPORTS WITH LACERATION TO FINGER WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER TO CUT A TREE. DX LACERATION

81YOF PT C/O RT SHOULDER PAIN AFTER TRIMMING A BRANCH ON A TREE RECENTLY DX: CERVICAL MUSCLE STRAIN

(8/3/13) The consumer trimmed an area that contained landscaping rocks that were 1-1/2” – 2” dia. Some of the rocks were being thrown against the consumer, while she was using the trimmer. Additionally, the trimmer kept re-threading itself during use. The consumer continued to use the trimmer, but adjusted her stance so that she was further away from the trimmer. The adjusted stance did not make a difference. Large chunks of thread were being spewed from the trimmer, but the line was not clipping itself consistently. She continued to use the trimmer and a large chunk of trimmer thread hit the consumer’s left leg twice, in succession. She received a cut on her left leg from the thread. She has 3 scars that are staggered on her leg and she does not believe that they will ever go away. She has not seen a doctor and does not plan to. (8/5/13) The consumer called the manufacturer and shared her concerns with them. Their rep. asked the consumer what she would like and indicated that they could replace the trimmer or give her a refund. The consumer was told that a refund could take several weeks, so she opted for a replacement trimmer. The mfr. sent the consumer and identical model trimmer and she returned the older trimmer back to them, at their expense. The consumer also sent the additional spool of thread that she initially purchased to the mfr. along with the trimmer. The consumer was later told that the manufacturer could not test the trimmer using the original spool of thread that she included. It is not known why they could not use it. The consumer noted that she has scars on both legs from where the rocks and gravel hit her. The consumer has a firm file: [REDACTED] associated with the report that she filed with the mfr.

Caller stated that the trimmer while in operation the bottom (plastic plate that is used for the strings) broke off and became a projectile. He stated that he was hit in on the right leg with the object and he received a minor bruise. No medical attention was received. The Part#3410176A-1. (7/13) He contacted the retailer and he was referred to the manufacturer which he was then transferred through 5 different departments but no one was unable to assist him. Caller stated that he feels that this trimmer is a safety hazard and should be reported. The submitter added he found out theirs is an updated part. The submitter also noted he has "somewhere" in his house the two broken pieces that attach to the area where the spool goes in.

I have a Toro 18" gas trimmer and the rubber stopper on the gas tank that is the fuel line and primer, leaks terribly. Called Toro, and while it's not under a recall, its very dangerous, and I can no longer use the trimmer. Called Toro to see if I can get a replacement (under warranty). They recommended checking their website. They do not offer replacement gas tanks for this trimmer online. Checked with a Toro dealer, and they don't carry parts. I guess this is a throw away machine. Sad because of the money I paid for it. However, it is unsafe, and I'm sure other homeowners face the possibility of a leaking tank as well...fire hazard.

I purchased a Troy Built TB2044XP gas trimmer and the plastic shroud that covers the top of the engine gave me a substantial 2nd degree burn. The burn measures 1" X 2" and it's about 4" above my elbow on the inside of my right forearm. Used the trimmer for about an hour on out 1 acre lot trimming our ditch that surround about 2/3 of out property. The burn is an open wound and I'm treating it to mitigate the possibility of infection, I'm very frustrated about this. It seems the exhaust is on top of the engine under the plastic cover, something needs to be done to fix this issue.

PROBLEM: Shaft retention safety collar screw on shaft of Ryobi power head model#RY15122 inadequate for retention of attachments. STORY: While operating above with approved 10" Ryobi polesaw attachment model#RY15520, threads on junk metal (looks like zinc coated die cast ?) shaft collar retaining bolt stripped and allowed for polesaw head to not only to twist from lock position but to dislodge and be torque launched from the locked position on unit and was a near miss to myself on its way back to the ground from a point in height of about 10 feet. Additionally, the screw was not the only failure here, as the pop button used to guide and keep attachments from rotating in powerhead shaft coupling while equipment is in operation also failed to retain attachment/stop attachment rotation, though I am certain this is if only a secondary safety assistance device. The head of polesaw attachment is undeniably similar in design, and functionality, and relative use, and relative danger, as to a chainsaw. If the same would have happened with the high torque tiller head from the same product line, (another interchangeable attachment i own as well for this power head unit), I could almost certainly be missing a foot, or leg, or worse, as the torque generated by the transmission is immense in comparison. What makes this situation worse is that the Home Depot, where this was purchased, does not offer or carry a replacement part in store or online, nor were either of the 2 Home Depot stores I visited willing to even offer a replacement item, even though in one store a like/type would have been available from display stock (im looking for a 3 inch screw, not the whole piece of equipment and i explained such clearly and with sample in hand). The Home Depot is claiming that since the powerhead and its attachments were purchased beyond 30 days (I purchased these as well as 3 other attachments approximately a year ago, all are still operable) that the entire unit assembly with an odd, o

Caller stated that his spouse found acid leaking from the shear and he returned it to the store (9/2013), he received a replacement and while he was charging it for 24 hours the same incident occurred. The acid that had leaked was on his garage shelf and on the floor. He contacted the manufacturer and they informed him that they were not aware of any incident with the product and would not offer any assistance. He has since returned the product to the retailer. Caller feels that this is a safety hazard and can cause harm to consumers. The product is not affected by a recall.