Recalls / 2006-11-28

MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard

07040 · Recalled 2006-11-28 · CPSC page

Description

These Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brand chain saws are powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 46cc to 55cc. They are equipped with either an 18-inch or 20-inch bar. There are four Troy-Bilt models affected: 41AY00AR966, 41AY60AR766, 41AY90AR766 and 41AY08AR966. There is one Craftsman "Incredi-Pull" model affected: a 55cc two-cycle gasoline engine with an 18-inch bar and model number 316.350840. The model number of the chain saw is located on the engine casing.

Hazards

The chain saw's plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerations.

Reported injuries

MTD has received two reports of consumers losing control of the saw when the handles broke during use. One consumer reported bruising to his elbow and the other received burns to his fingers after contacting the muffler when the chain saw he was using broke and he lost control of the saw.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately, and contact MTD to receive a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions. Sears customers will be mailed a free service kit with a replacement handle and installation instructions.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman Gasoline Chain Saws		About 76.000

Parties

Importer: MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Sold at: The Troy-Bilt brand chain saws were sold at independent retailers, home improvement, hardware from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $200, $250. The Craftsman brand chain saws were sold at Sears, Kmart from January 2004 through June 2006 for between $190, $230.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto the company's Web site at www.troybilt.com - customers should call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 07040. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.