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MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
SKU: CPSC-20110
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 16, 2020Recall ID: 20110Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Troy-Bilt, Craftsman-branded trimmers and Remington-branded polesaws powered by a 25cc 2-Cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer's housing is red and black and Troy-Bilt or Craftsman is printed on the top of the unit. The polesaw's housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the top of the unit. Trimmers and polesaws have serial numbers 1K199DG1886 through 1L059DH1017. The model and serial number is located on the white model label on the engine cover. The following model numbers are included in this recall. Brand Model Product Description UPC Code Troybilt 41AD252S766 41CDZ25C766 TB252S Straight Shaft Trimmer TB22 Curve Shaft Trimmer 084931848528 084931845725 Craftsman 41BDZ20C791 (CMXGTAMDZ20C) 41BDZ22C791 (CMXGTAMDZ22C) WC215 Curve Shaft Trimmer WS215 Straight Shaft Trimmer 084931847729 084931847736 Remington 41CDPS1C983 RM2599 Polesaw 084931843950

Affected Products

Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/MTD-Southwest-Recalls-Trimmers-and-Polesaws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.02.36 AM.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.02.43 AM.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Craftsman Trimmers
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.02.58 AM.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Remington Trimmer
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.03.32 AM.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.03.43 AM.png
Images › 5 › Caption	Model and serial numbers are located on a white label on the product
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-16 at 9.03.55 AM.png
Images › 6 › Caption	Description of how to identify date of manufacture based on serial number of product
Hazards › Name	The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Troy-Bilt and Craftsman 25cc 2-Cycle trimmers and Remington 25cc 2-Cycle polesaw
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,660
Recall I D	8793
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2020-04-16T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Troy-Bilt, Craftsman-branded trimmers and Remington-branded polesaws powered by a 25cc 2-Cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer's housing is red and black and Troy-Bilt or Craftsman is printed on the top of the unit. The polesaw's housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the top of the unit. Trimmers and polesaws have serial numbers 1K199DG1886 through 1L059DH1017. The model and serial number is located on the white model label on the engine cover. The following model numbers are included in this recall. Brand Model Product Description UPC Code Troybilt 41AD252S766 41CDZ25C766 TB252S Straight Shaft Trimmer TB22 Curve Shaft Trimmer 084931848528 084931845725 Craftsman 41BDZ20C791 (CMXGTAMDZ20C) 41BDZ22C791 (CMXGTAMDZ22C) WC215 Curve Shaft Trimmer WS215 Straight Shaft Trimmer 084931847729 084931847736 Remington 41CDPS1C983 RM2599 Polesaw 084931843950
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C	084931843950
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C	084931845725
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C	084931847729
Product U P Cs › 4 › U P C	084931847736
Product U P Cs › 5 › U P C	084931848528
Recall Number	20110
Manufacturers › Name	MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2020-04-16T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmMTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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