The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·04043·Announced 2003-12-02

Bachtold Brothers Recalls 63,600 Weed and Brush Cutters Due to Injury Risk

Bachtold Brothers is recalling 63,600 weed and brush cutters because the rotating blade can contact the operator, posing a serious injury hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a power tool that has resulted in eight reported laceration injuries, meeting the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Bachtold Brothers Inc. is recalling approximately 63,600 weed and brush cutters, including the W-24 models sold under the Bachtold Whipper, DR Field & Brush Mower, and B-800 brand names. The recalled units have an orange or green body. The hazard exists because the operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

The company has received eight reports of laceration injuries associated with these units. The brush cutters were sold through Country Home Products' catalogues and independent distributors nationwide from January 1978 through April 2001 for between $950 and $1,600. DR All-Terrain Field & Brush mowers manufactured by Country Home Products are not included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the units immediately. Owners of the Whipper or B-800 models should contact Bachtold Brothers, while owners of the DR Field & Brush model should contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit. The repair involves installing a mechanism that shuts down the engine if the operator takes their hands off the handlebar.

The recalled product

Product
Weed and Brush Cutters
Manufacturer
Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
63,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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