CPSC2014-04-22
Remington 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 and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
About 24,000
Injuries reported
One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Remington electric leaf blowers
Consumer contact
Remington toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Remington-Electric-Leaf-Blowers-Recalled-by-MTDDon't want to check this manually?
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