The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·14151·Announced 2014-04-22

Troy-Bilt Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

MTD is recalling Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers because the impeller can break and strike the operator, posing a laceration 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 significant injury reports, specifically 12 injuries resulting in lacerations requiring stitches, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling approximately 134,000 Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers, model TB180B, item number 41BA180G966. The affected units were manufactured between April 11, 2011, and June 15, 2012, and sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.troybilt.com from May 2011 through November 2013 for about $34. The blowers are red, 7.5 amp units with serial numbers ranging from S1D111XK0001 through S1F152XK2008. The model, item, and serial numbers are located on a white label on the bottom of the motor housing.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard where the blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use. MTD has received 17 incident reports, including 12 injuries that resulted in lacerations requiring stitches, cuts, and bruises.

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately. Lowe's customers should return the blowers to Lowe's for a free replacement. Consumers who purchased the blowers online at www.troybilt.com should contact Troy-Bilt for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can call Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.troybilt.com and click on Recalls under the Owner’s Center tab.

The recalled product

Product
Troy-Bilt electric leaf blowers
Manufacturer
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
134,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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