STIHL PolyCut Mowing Heads Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

STIHL PolyCut ™ Mowing Heads

Date of Recall

2019-09-05

CPSC Release Number

19-201

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 73,000

Sold By

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.

Problem/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. 

Injuries/Incidents

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

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

Refund

Consumer Contact

STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. 

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