Reported Apr 16, 2020
MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard
MTD Southwest Inc. of Tempe, Ariz.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
Firm contact: MTD Southwest toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recall tab located on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw
- UPCs
084931843950084931845725084931847729084931847736084931848528- Amount recalled
- About 2,660
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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