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CPSC2020-04-16

MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

Product photos

Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers
Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers
Recalled Craftsman Trimmers
Recalled Craftsman Trimmers
Recalled Remington Trimmer
Recalled Remington Trimmer
Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Description of how to identify date of manufacture based on serial number of product
Description of how to identify date of manufacture based on serial number of product
Hazard

The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide from November 2019 through January 2020 for between $109 and $190.
Affected count
About 2,660
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw
Consumer contact
MTD Southwest toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recall tab located on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/MTD-Southwest-Recalls-Trimmers-and-Polesaws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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