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MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

20110 · Recalled 2020-04-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers
Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers

Description

This recall involves Troy-Bilt, Craftsman-branded trimmers and Remington-branded polesaws powered by a 25cc 2-Cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer's housing is red and black and Troy-Bilt or Craftsman is printed on the top of the unit. The polesaw's housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the top of the unit. Trimmers and polesaws have serial numbers 1K199DG1886 through 1L059DH1017. The model and serial number is located on the white model label on the engine cover. The following model numbers are included in this recall. Brand Model Product Description UPC Code Troybilt 41AD252S766 41CDZ25C766 TB252S Straight Shaft Trimmer TB22 Curve Shaft Trimmer 084931848528 084931845725 Craftsman 41BDZ20C791 (CMXGTAMDZ20C) 41BDZ22C791 (CMXGTAMDZ22C) WC215 Curve Shaft Trimmer WS215 Straight Shaft Trimmer 084931847729 084931847736 Remington 41CDPS1C983 RM2599 Polesaw 084931843950

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesawAbout 2,660

Parties

Manufacturer
MTD Southwest Inc.
Made in
Mexico
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, other from November 2019 through January 2020 for between $109, $190.

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.

More images

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

Source: CPSC recall 20110. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.