The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17054·Announced 2016-12-15

Craftsman Gasoline Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

MTD Southwest is recalling about 19,500 Craftsman 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, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling about 19,500 Craftsman-branded gasoline chainsaws. The recall involves chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc with either a 16-inch, 18-inch, or 20-inch bar. The chainsaws have red and black housings with "Craftsman" printed on the side and bar. Affected model numbers are 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098, and 41AY469S799 316.38188. Serial numbers range from 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200. These units were manufactured between November 15, 2015, and June 7, 2016.

The chainsaws can leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products. The chainsaws were manufactured by Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China, and imported by MTD Southwest Inc. of Tempe, Ariz.

The recalled chainsaws were sold at Ace Hardware, Atwoods, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears, as well as online at OSH.com and Sears.com, from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line toll-free at 866-864-2949 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.craftsman.com and click on the Customer Care tab, then Product Recalls under Warranty and Returns, for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.

The recalled product

Product
Craftsman gasoline chainsaws
Manufacturer
Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
19,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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