CPSC2014-04-22
Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately. Lowe's customers should return them to Lowe's for a free replacement. Consumers who bought their blowers online at www.troybilt.com should contact Troy-Bilt for a free replacement.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34.
Affected count
About 134,000
Injuries reported
MTD has received 17 incident reports, including 12 injuries that resulted in lacerations requiring stitches, cuts and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers
Consumer contact
Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.troybilt.com and click on Recalls under the Owner’s Center tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Troy-Bilt-Electric-Leaf-Blowers-Recalled-by-MTDDon't want to check this manually?
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