MTD Southwest Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, and Remington Trimmers and Polesaws
MTD Southwest is recalling specific Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, and Remington trimmers and polesaws because the heads can continue rotating after the throttle is released, 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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling approximately 2,660 Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaws. The affected products were sold at Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide from November 2019 through January 2020 for between $109 and $190. The trimmers feature red and black housings, while the polesaws have orange and black housings. Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the engine cover.
The recall is due to a laceration hazard: the head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws. They should contact MTD Southwest toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mtdproducts.com and click on the Product Recall tab to obtain instructions for a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
The recalled product
- Product
- Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw
- Manufacturer
- MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,660
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (5)
- 084931843950
- 084931845725
- 084931847729
- 084931847736
- 084931848528
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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