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STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

Name of Product:
STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads
Hazard:

The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. 

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 05, 2019
Units:
About 73,000
Consumer Contact

STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information. 

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves mowing head cutting attachments compatible with some models of STIHL-brand trimmers, brushcutters, and clearing saws.  The mowing heads can be identified by the name “STIHL” and model number “27-3” or “47-3” located on the original packaging and molded on the top side of the mowing head.  The mowing heads have three orange plastic blades, each attached with a bolt and a nut, a black top housing, and a white bottom housing.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

STIHL Inc. has received 28 reports of loose bolts or mowing heads coming apart, including two reports of injuries.

Sold At:
Authorized full line STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from July 2018 through July 2019 for about $30 for the 27-3 model and about $40 for the 47-3 model.
Manufacturer(s):
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
19-201
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