Remington Gasoline Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
MTD Southwest is recalling about 8,000 Remington gasoline chainsaws because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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 fire hazard due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling about 8,000 Remington-branded gasoline chainsaws. The recall involves chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc with either a 14-inch, 18-inch, or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw housing is orange and black, with "Remington" printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Affected models are RM4214, RM4218, and RM4620, with serial numbers ranging from 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200. These units were manufactured between November 15, 2015, and June 7, 2016. The model and serial numbers, along with the manufacture date, are located on a white label above the rear handle.
The chainsaws can leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard. The CPSC has not reported any injuries or incidents associated with this recall.
The affected chainsaws were sold at Bi-Mart, Farmer's Furniture, Lowe's, Mid-States Distributing Co., and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com, from February 2016 through July 2016. The selling price ranged between $160 and $280. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Remington recall line toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.remingtonpowertools.com and click on the Product Recall tab to obtain a free replacement chainsaw.
The recalled product
- Product
- Remington gasoline chainsaws
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Affected units
- 8,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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