Updated 2026-10-15

Is Husqvarna a good brand?

Generally good

2 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Husqvarna is a Swedish maker of outdoor power equipment, and Amazon owners rate its lawn and garden tools highly. The CPSC lists 25 recalls naming the brand, 2 in the last three years: gas grass trimmers and Kawasaki engines used in its mowers. Most recalled products were made in the United States.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

2

Safety record: Some. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

What owners say about Husqvarna

Verbatim excerpts from Reddit threads that mention the brand.

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Husqvarna recalls

  1. 2024
  2. 2024-02-08Gas-powered Grass Trimmers. Incorrect wiring in the ignition module on the recalled grass trimmers can cause an electrical spark or arcing, posing a fire hazard if gas is on or near the… Incidents: The firm has received 12 reports of the recalled grass trimmers catching on fire, electrical spark or arcing, including two reports of property damage and one… About 403,000 (In addition, about 17,230 were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  3. 2023
  4. 2023-10-26Kawasaki Lawn Mower Engines used in Ariens, Gravely, Husqvarna, John Deere and RedMax brand lawn mowers. The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn… Incidents: None reported About 954 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  5. 2023-07-06Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers. The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard. Incidents: The firm has received 22 reports where the auger pulley bolt loosened and the drive unexpectedly became engaged. About 2,700 (In addition, about 4,400 were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  6. 2022
  7. 2022-02-17Husqvarna Automower 435X and 535 All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers. The lithium-ion battery in the lawnmower can overheat, posing a risk of fire. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of fires. About 1,400 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  8. 2018
  9. 2018-02-08Residential zero turn riding mowers. An incorrect routing of the fuel line can cause it to wear and leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: None reported About 7,100 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  10. 2016
  11. 2016-10-18Lawn mowers. The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard… Incidents: The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. About 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  12. 2015
  13. 2015-07-23Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters). The tiller's transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward… Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported. About 24,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  14. 2014
  15. 2014-09-30Gas-powered Lawn Mowers. The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Incidents: None reported About 700 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  16. 2012
  17. 2012-04-04Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters). Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: Husqvarna has received seven reports of fuel leaking. About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  18. 2011
  19. 2011-09-29Brushcutters. Some fuel tanks allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: No reports of fire, personal injury or property damage. About 10,500 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  20. 2011-06-09Garden Tractors and Accessories. The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability. Incidents: None reported. About 1,600 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  21. 2011-05-05Engines. A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. Incidents: None reported. About 10,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  22. 2011-02-01Internal Combustion Engines (Nonvehicular). Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or… Incidents: None reported About 50 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  23. 2011-01-20Portable Generators. The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: The firm has received four reports of fuel leakage. About 600 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  24. 2010
  25. 2010-07-27Tractors. The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received 53 reports of fuel line damage. About 1,700 units. CPSC notice
  26. 2009
  27. 2009-07-08Tractors. The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported. About 8,200 units. CPSC notice
  28. 2006
  29. 2006-07-11Tractors. The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. Incidents: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. About 174,000 units. CPSC notice
  30. 2004
  31. 2004-12-06Tractors. These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. Incidents: Husqvarna has received four reports of fuel tanks leaking. 5,280 units. CPSC notice
  32. 2003
  33. 2003-10-22Lawn Mowers & Accessories. A loose blade bolt could cause the blade to come loose or the blade adapter to crack, resulting in the blade falling off. Incidents: Husqvarna has received 15 reports of blades coming off, 41 reports of loose blades and one report of a consumer being struck in the toe by a blade. 9,900 units. CPSC notice
  34. 2002
  35. 2002-08-06Tractors. Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axle, resulting in a loss of power to the wheel and brake, which… Incidents: One incident reported. About 22,000 units. CPSC notice
  36. 2001
  37. 2001-11-16Tractors. The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: WCI has received 76 reports of the fuel tanks on these lawn tractors cracking. About 35,000 units. CPSC notice
  38. 2001-06-26Blowers. The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. Incidents: Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. About 50,500 units. CPSC notice
  39. 2001-03-14Lawn Mowers & Accessories. The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. Incidents: Ariens Co. About 40,000 units. CPSC notice
  40. 1997
  41. 1997-10-09Hedge Trimmers. Laceration Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  42. 1997-04-08Chain Saws. Burn - Not Fire-Related Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Husqvarna found in federal court records.

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Husqvarna product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Outdoor Power Tools19Highly rated
Gardening & Lawn Care1Highly rated

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

Husqvarna customer service and warranty

We have not verified Husqvarna's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes Husqvarna

Trademark (USPTO)
Husqvarna AB (SWEDEN); first registered 2010 source
Made in (recalled products)
United States (16 of 20 recalls), China (2 of 20 recalls), Sweden (1 of 20 recalls), United Kingdom (1 of 20 recalls)

FAQ

Is Husqvarna a good brand?

Generally good. 2 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Husqvarna had in the last 3 years?

2 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns the Husqvarna trademark?

USPTO lists Husqvarna AB (SWEDEN) as the owner of the Husqvarna trademark, first registered 2010.

Where are Husqvarna products made?

Recalled Husqvarna products listed by the CPSC were made in United States (16 of 20 recalls), China (2 of 20 recalls), Sweden (1 of 20 recalls), United Kingdom (1 of 20 recalls).

Has Husqvarna had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 25 recalls for Husqvarna. The most recent, on 2024-02-08: Husqvarna Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard.

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