The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14152·Announced 2014-04-22

Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

MTD is recalling Remington electric leaf blowers because the impeller can break and strike the operator, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration) where injury has been reported (cuts and bruises), but no fatalities or serious injuries are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling Remington electric leaf blowers, model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983, with serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. The blowers were manufactured between May 13, 2011, and May 16, 2012, and sold at various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40. About 24,000 units are affected.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard where the blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use. MTD has reported one incident resulting in cuts and bruises.

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.mtdproducts.com, for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Remington electric leaf blowers
Manufacturer
KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
24,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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