CPSC2001-05-29
CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y.
Hazard
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
Sold at
Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's Wholesalers, Ace Hardware, and Southern States, sold these trimmers/mowers, from November 2000 through May 2001, for between $300 and $430.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads splitting or detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five reports of bruised feet.
Products
TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Garden-Way-Announce-Recall-of-TrimmersMowersDon't want to check this manually?
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