Reported Dec 15, 2016
Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard
Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd. of China
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.
Firm 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 online at www.craftsman.com and click on the Customer Care tab and then on Product Recalls under Warranty and Returns.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Craftsman gasoline chainsaws
- Amount recalled
- About 19,500
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Ace Hardware, Atwoods, Orchard Supply Hardware and Sears and online at OSH.com and Sears.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280..
Why it was recalled
The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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