MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw.

Date of Recall
2020-04-16

CPSC Release Number
20-110

Manufactured In
Mexico

Units
About 2,660

Sold By
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.

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

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

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
Replace

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.

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