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CPSC, Garden Way Announce Recall of Trimmers/Mowers

Note: Firm out of business. Do not use product. Please discard or destroy the product.

Name of Product:
TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers
Hazard:

The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. 

Remedy:
Dispose
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
May 29, 2001
Units:

About 2,800

Consumer Contact

For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Garden Way Inc., of Troy, N.Y, is recalled about 2,800 trimmers/mowers. The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. 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.

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:
 

520631204884-520631207314520631500101-520631500824
520631600101-520631604293520641203058-520641204353
520641500101-520641500746520641600101-520641602466
520671500101 - 520671503662 

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.

Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted. Please contact CPSC with any questions.

Remedy:

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Recall number:
01-162

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