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Product Recall Number: 06-570

Why was Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers recalled?

The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.

Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers
Here's product recall specific data for Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-570

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-07-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String Trimmers. The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.Name of Product: Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline String TrimmersUnits: About 20,000Importer: MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.Hazard: The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription and Models: The recalled handheld string trimmer is powered by a 4-cycle gasoline engine. The trimmer functions to cut grass or weeds through the use of a spinning yellow trimmer head containing a spool of orange filament line. Model numbers TB425CS and TB525CS and "Troy-Bilt" are printed on the body of the muffler housing.Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.Manufactured In: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Troy-Bilt toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.troybilt.com.

  • Hazard Description: The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 20,000

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and contact Troy-Bilt for a free repair. Lowe's will mail free repair kits with instruction to owners of registered equipment directly.

  • Sold At: Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $170.

  • Importers: MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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