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

The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard. Manufactured by MTD Southwest Inc. and sold at Ace Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide from November 2019 – January 2020 for $109 to $190.

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Recalled Troy-Bilt Trimmers

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Affected model numbers

UPC codes

084931843950 084931845725 084931847729 084931847736 084931848528

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to 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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerMTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

UnitsAbout 2,660

Made inMexico

Sold atAce Hardware, Menards, Tru Value, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, and other stores nationwide

Sales periodNovember 2019 – January 2020

Price$109 to $190

How to reach the firm

Phone

888-848-6038

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.mtdproducts.com

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