CPSC2019-09-05
STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Sold at
Authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019 for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.
Affected count
About 73,000
Injuries reported
STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
Consumer contact
STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/STIHL-PolyCut-Mowing-Heads-Recalled-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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