CPSC2006-08-01
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Hazard
The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Troy-Bilt-String-Trimmer-Sold-at-Lowes-Recalled-for-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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