MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 20110 · Apr 16, 2020 · MTD Southwest
2,660
units affected
2,660
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20110
- Date
- Apr 16, 2020
- Company
- MTD Southwest
- Units affected
- 2,660
- Product
- Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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
What can happen
The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled troy-bilt and craftsman 25cc 2-cycle trimmers and remington 25cc 2-cycle polesaw?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
What is the hazard?
The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration 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.