Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17054 · Dec 15, 2016 · Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd.
19,500
units affected
19,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17054
- Date
- Dec 15, 2016
- Company
- Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 19,500
- Product
- Craftsman gasoline chainsaws
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Craftsman-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw's housing is red and black and Craftsman is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in the recall have model numbers 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098 and 41AY469S799 316.38188, and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A = January, B = February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. B196 = February 19, 2016).
What can happen
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware, Atwoods, Orchard Supply Hardware and Sears and online at OSH.com and Sears.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled craftsman gasoline chainsaws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
What is the hazard?
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.