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MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers
  • Recalled Craftsman Trimmers
  • 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
  • Description of how to identify date of manufacture based on serial number of product
Name of Product:
Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw.
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 16, 2020
Units:
About 2,660
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.

Recall Details

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
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. 

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
20-110
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