Safety regulator, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers
Recall 01162 · May 29, 2001 · Garden Way Inc.
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01162
- Date
- May 29, 2001
- Company
- Garden Way Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers
- Product type
- Weed Trimmers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT brand names. The brand name is on a shield in front of the engine. The model and serial numbers are located on the deck behind the left wheel, when viewed from the operator's position. The recalled models are the 52063 and 52064 Troy-Bilt brand and the 52067 Garden Way by Troy-Bilt brand. The serial number ranges are: 520631204884-520631207314 520631500101-520631500824 520631600101-520631604293 520641203058-520641204353 520641500101-520641500746 520641600101-520641602466 520671500101 - 52067150366
What can happen
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Garden Way has received 38 reports of trimmer heads splitting or detaching, resulting in two reports of toe fractures and five reports of bruised feet.
- Sold at
- Garden Way dealers and retailers nationwide, including Sam's Wholesalers, Ace Hardware, and Southern States, sold these trimmers/mowers, from November 2000 through May 2001, for between $300 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled troy-bilt and garden way by troy-bilt trimmers/mowers?
Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.
What is the hazard?
The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
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.